Ladd McConkey vs Malik Nabers
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
Malik Nabers- Higher projection: 237 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 22 vs 34
- More points per game: 14.3 vs 11.3
Ladd McConkey and Malik Nabers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Malik Nabers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR13 to WR18). Malik Nabers typically comes off the board first, around pick 26 (round 3) to Ladd McConkey's pick 35. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Malik Nabers at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game) versus Ladd McConkey at 228.
Last season Ladd McConkey carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 106 touches to Malik Nabers's 35), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Nabers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | McConkey | Nabers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 237 |
| Points / game | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 16 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #34 | #22 |
| ADP | 35 | 26 |
| Positional rank | WR30 | WR96 |
| Snap share | 78% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 3 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers in 2026?
Malik Nabers 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, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?
Malik Nabers carries the higher 2026 projection at 237 PPR points (13.9 per game), compared with 228 for Ladd McConkey.
Where are Ladd McConkey and Malik Nabers being drafted?
Malik Nabers has an ADP around pick 26 (round 3), while Ladd McConkey goes closer to pick 35 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Nabers (WR13) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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