Emeka Egbuka vs Ladd McConkey
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (12.9 vs 10.5).
Emeka Egbuka faces DAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces DEN, the 28th-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 Emeka Egbuka: a clear but modest edge of 5.8 points of value over replacement (21.0 vs 15.2).
The draft market agrees: Emeka Egbuka goes first at ADP 35.0 vs 38.8 for Ladd McConkey.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Questionable (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Emeka EgbukaTAM | Ladd McConkeyLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | DEN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.9 | 10.5 | Egbuka +2.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #3 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 199.0 | 193.2 | Egbuka +5.8 pts |
| Points per game | 11.7 | 11.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 21.0 | 15.2 | Egbuka +5.8 |
| Overall rank | #51 | #58 | Egbuka by 7 |
| Position rank | WR18 | WR21 | |
| Market ADP | 35.0 | 38.8 | McConkey +3.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey in Week 5?
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (12.9 vs 10.5).
Should I draft Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?
Emeka Egbuka. He projects 199.0 fantasy points with 21.0 value over replacement, vs 193.2 points and 15.2 for Ladd McConkey (WR, PPR).