Ladd McConkey vs Tee Higgins
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Tee Higgins- More points per game: 17.0 vs 7.8
- More opportunity: 77% snap share, 2 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR11 vs WR64
Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey holds the edge in expert consensus (WR18 to WR19). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 36 (round 3) to Tee Higgins's pick 36. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Tee Higgins at 224.
Last season Tee Higgins carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 50 touches to Ladd McConkey's 18), 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, Tee Higgins is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | McConkey | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 224 |
| Points / game | 7.8 | 17.0 |
| Games played | 5 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #34 | #37 |
| ADP | 36 | 36 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR64 | WR11 |
| Snap share | 38% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins in 2026?
Tee Higgins is a solid pick over Ladd McConkey for 2026, on the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 224 for Tee Higgins.
Where are Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 36 (round 3), while Tee Higgins goes closer to pick 36 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Expert consensus ranks Ladd McConkey (WR18) ahead of Tee Higgins (WR19) for 2026.
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