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
Garrett Wilson- Experts agree: consensus rank 29 vs 34
- More points per game: 14.2 vs 7.8
- More opportunity: 90% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
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 36 (round 3) to Garrett Wilson's pick 45. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Garrett Wilson at 225.
Last season Garrett Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 51 touches to Ladd McConkey's 18), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Garrett Wilson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wilson | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 225 | 228 |
| Points / game | 14.2 | 7.8 |
| Games played | 7 | 5 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #29 | #34 |
| ADP | 45 | 36 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR14 | WR64 |
| Snap share | 90% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (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?
Garrett Wilson is a clear call over Ladd McConkey for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
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 36 (round 3), while Garrett Wilson goes closer to pick 45 (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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