Ladd McConkey vs Christian Watson
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Christian Watson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.4 vs 10.2).
Christian Watson faces DAL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Ladd McConkey ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Ladd McConkey: a clear but modest edge of 12.6 points of value over replacement (14.8 vs 2.2).
The draft market agrees: Ladd McConkey goes first at ADP 38.8 vs 56.6 for Christian Watson.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Questionable (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ladd McConkeyLAC | Christian WatsonGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | KC | DAL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 10.2 | 11.4 | Watson +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #28 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 193.2 | 180.6 | McConkey +12.6 pts |
| Points per game | 11.4 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 14.8 | 2.2 | McConkey +12.6 |
| Overall rank | #59 | #68 | McConkey by 9 |
| Position rank | WR22 | WR25 | |
| Market ADP | 38.8 | 56.6 | Watson +17.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Christian Watson in Week 6?
Start Christian Watson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.4 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Christian Watson in 2026 fantasy football?
Ladd McConkey. He projects 193.2 fantasy points with 14.8 value over replacement, vs 180.6 points and 2.2 for Christian Watson (WR, PPR).