Davante Adams 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
Clear edge · 80% confident
Ladd McConkey- Higher projection: 228 vs 193 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 34 vs 49
- More durable: 16 games vs 14 last season
Davante Adams and Ladd McConkey are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey holds the edge in expert consensus (WR18 to WR25). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 35 (round 3) to Davante Adams's pick 52. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Davante Adams at 193.
Last season Davante Adams carried the heavier workload (70% snap share, 114 touches to Ladd McConkey's 106), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Ladd McConkey is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Ladd McConkey is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Adams | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 193 | 228 |
| Points / game | 15.9 | 11.3 |
| Games played | 14 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #49 | #34 |
| ADP | 52 | 35 |
| Positional rank | WR9 | WR30 |
| Snap share | 70% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 14 |
| Age | 33 | 24 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey in 2026?
Ladd McConkey is a solid pick over Davante Adams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 193 for Davante Adams.
Where are Davante Adams and Ladd McConkey being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 35 (round 3), while Davante Adams goes closer to pick 52 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey?
Expert consensus ranks Ladd McConkey (WR18) ahead of Davante Adams (WR25) for 2026.
More comparisons
Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.