Ladd McConkey vs Jameson Williams
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (13.0 vs 10.5).
Jameson Williams faces ARI, the 1st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces DEN, 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 5, 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Ladd McConkey by 1.2 points of value over replacement (15.2 vs 14.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Ladd McConkey goes first at ADP 38.8 vs 45.4 for Jameson Williams.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Questionable (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ladd McConkeyLAC | Jameson WilliamsDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | ARI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.5 | 13.0 | Williams +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #28 | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 193.2 | 192.0 | McConkey +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 11.4 | 11.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 15.2 | 14.0 | McConkey +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #58 | #60 | McConkey by 2 |
| Position rank | WR21 | WR22 | |
| Market ADP | 38.8 | 45.4 | Williams +6.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Jameson Williams in Week 5?
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (13.0 vs 10.5).
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Jameson Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Ladd McConkey. He projects 193.2 fantasy points with 15.2 value over replacement, vs 192.0 points and 14.0 for Jameson Williams (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.