Carnell Tate vs Ladd McConkey
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Carnell Tate by 2.3 points of value over replacement (15.9 vs 13.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Ladd McConkey first (ADP 35.5 vs 62.5). If the model is right, Carnell Tate is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Carnell Tate | Ladd McConkey | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | TEN | LAC | |
| Overall rank | #56 | #60 | Tate by 4 |
| Position rank | WR20 | WR21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 195.9 | 193.6 | Tate +2.3 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 15.9 | 13.6 | Tate +2.3 |
| Market ADP | 62.5 | 35.5 | Tate +27.0 cheaper |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Carnell Tate or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?
Carnell Tate. He projects 195.9 fantasy points with 15.9 value over replacement, vs 193.6 points and 13.6 for Ladd McConkey (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.