Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ladd McConkey
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Amon-Ra St. Brown- Higher projection: 281 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 5 vs 34
- More points per game: 19.1 vs 11.3
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ladd McConkey are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR3 to WR18). Amon-Ra St. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 9 (round 1) to Ladd McConkey's pick 35. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Amon-Ra St. Brown at 281 PPR points (16.5 per game) versus Ladd McConkey at 228.
Last season Amon-Ra St. Brown carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 175 touches to Ladd McConkey's 106), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 281 | 228 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 11.3 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #5 | #34 |
| ADP | 9 | 35 |
| Positional rank | WR3 | WR30 |
| Snap share | 85% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | 14 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Bye week | 6 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ladd McConkey.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ladd McConkey in 2026?
Amon-Ra St. Brown is a clear call over Ladd McConkey for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ladd McConkey?
Amon-Ra St. Brown carries the higher 2026 projection at 281 PPR points (16.5 per game), compared with 228 for Ladd McConkey.
Where are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ladd McConkey being drafted?
Amon-Ra St. Brown has an ADP around pick 9 (round 1), while Ladd McConkey goes closer to pick 35 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ladd McConkey?
Expert consensus ranks Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR3) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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