Chris Olave vs Ladd McConkey
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Chris Olave this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (13.2 vs 11.8).
Chris Olave faces MIN, the 24th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces DEN, the 27th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Chris Olave: a clear but modest edge of 13.4 points of value over replacement (49.1 vs 35.7).
The draft market agrees: Chris Olave goes first at ADP 19.9 vs 38.8 for Ladd McConkey.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Out (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chris OlaveNOR | Ladd McConkeyLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | MIN | DEN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 13.2 | 11.8 | Olave +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #24 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 229.4 | 216.0 | Olave +13.4 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 12.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 49.1 | 35.7 | Olave +13.4 |
| Overall rank | #37 | #43 | Olave by 6 |
| Position rank | WR12 | WR14 | |
| Market ADP | 19.9 | 38.8 | McConkey +18.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Chris Olave or Ladd McConkey in Week 5?
Start Chris Olave this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (13.2 vs 11.8).
Should I draft Chris Olave or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Olave. He projects 229.4 fantasy points with 49.1 value over replacement, vs 216.0 points and 35.7 for Ladd McConkey (WR, PPR).