Jaylen Waddle 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Ladd McConkey- Higher projection: 228 vs 221 pts
- More opportunity: 78% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
- Market favorite: ADP 35.4 vs 44.5
Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle holds the edge in expert consensus (WR17 to WR18). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 35 (round 3) to Jaylen Waddle's pick 45. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Jaylen Waddle at 221.
Last season Ladd McConkey carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 106 touches to Jaylen Waddle's 102), 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 narrow pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Waddle | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 221 | 228 |
| Points / game | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #33 | #34 |
| ADP | 45 | 35 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR30 |
| Snap share | 78% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 14 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey in 2026?
Ladd McConkey is a slight lean over Jaylen Waddle for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 221 for Jaylen Waddle.
Where are Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 35 (round 3), while Jaylen Waddle goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?
Expert consensus ranks Jaylen Waddle (WR17) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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