Ladd McConkey vs Davante Adams
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 Ladd McConkey by 1.3 points of value over replacement (20.9 vs 19.6) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Ladd McConkey goes first at ADP 35.2 vs 40.2 for Davante Adams.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag — Questionable (Undisclosed) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ladd McConkey | Davante Adams | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LAC | LAR |
| Overall rank | #54 | #56 |
| Position rank | WR20 | WR21 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 193.6 | 192.3 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 20.9 | 19.6 |
| Market ADP | 35.2 | 40.2 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | — |
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Davante Adams in 2026 fantasy football?
Ladd McConkey. He projects 193.6 fantasy points with 20.9 value over replacement, vs 192.3 points and 19.6 for Davante Adams (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.