Ladd McConkey vs Rashee Rice
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
Rashee Rice- Higher projection: 229 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 26 vs 34
- More points per game: 18.8 vs 11.3
Ladd McConkey and Rashee Rice are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Rashee Rice holds the edge in expert consensus (WR14 to WR18). Rashee Rice typically comes off the board first, around pick 29 (round 3) to Ladd McConkey's pick 35. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Rashee Rice at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus Ladd McConkey at 228.
Last season Ladd McConkey carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 106 touches to Rashee Rice's 83), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Rashee Rice is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | McConkey | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 229 |
| Points / game | 11.3 | 18.8 |
| Games played | 16 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #34 | #26 |
| ADP | 35 | 29 |
| Positional rank | WR30 | WR40 |
| Snap share | 78% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 21 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 |
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 Rashee Rice.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Rashee Rice in 2026?
Rashee Rice 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 Rashee Rice?
Rashee Rice carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 228 for Ladd McConkey.
Where are Ladd McConkey and Rashee Rice being drafted?
Rashee Rice has an ADP around pick 29 (round 3), while Ladd McConkey goes closer to pick 35 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, Ladd McConkey or Rashee Rice?
Expert consensus ranks Rashee Rice (WR14) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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