Garrett Wilson vs Ladd McConkey
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Garrett Wilson by 1.0 projected points (10.9 vs 10.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Garrett Wilson faces DET, the 24th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces BUF, the 29th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Garrett Wilson by 3.8 points of value over replacement (18.5 vs 14.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Garrett Wilson goes first at ADP 26.8 vs 38.8 for Ladd McConkey.
| Garrett WilsonNYJ | Ladd McConkeyLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | DET | BUF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.9 | 10.0 | Wilson +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #24 | #29 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 197.0 | 193.2 | Wilson +3.8 pts |
| Points per game | 11.6 | 11.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 18.5 | 14.7 | Wilson +3.8 |
| Overall rank | #54 | #58 | Wilson by 4 |
| Position rank | WR19 | WR21 | |
| Market ADP | 26.8 | 38.8 | McConkey +12.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Should I start Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Garrett Wilson by 1.0 projected points (10.9 vs 10.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?
Garrett Wilson. He projects 197.0 fantasy points with 18.5 value over replacement, vs 193.2 points and 14.7 for Ladd McConkey (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.