Garrett Wilson 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
Ladd McConkey- Higher projection: 228 vs 225 pts
- More opportunity: 78% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR30 vs WR62
Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Garrett Wilson holds the edge in expert consensus (WR16 to WR18). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 35 (round 3) to Garrett Wilson's pick 44. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Garrett Wilson at 225.
Last season Ladd McConkey carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 106 touches to Garrett Wilson's 59), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Ladd McConkey is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wilson | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 225 | 228 |
| Points / game | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Games played | 7 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #29 | #34 |
| ADP | 44 | 35 |
| Positional rank | WR62 | WR30 |
| Snap share | 89% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 14 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 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: Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey in 2026?
Ladd McConkey is a clear call over Garrett Wilson for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 225 for Garrett Wilson.
Where are Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 35 (round 3), while Garrett Wilson goes closer to pick 44 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Garrett Wilson or Ladd McConkey?
Expert consensus ranks Garrett Wilson (WR16) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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