Ladd McConkey vs Zay Flowers
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
Zay Flowers- Experts agree: consensus rank 27 vs 34
- More points per game: 14.3 vs 11.3
- More opportunity: 86% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Zay Flowers holds the edge in expert consensus (WR15 to WR18). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 35 (round 3) to Zay Flowers's pick 42. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Zay Flowers at 228.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 128 touches to Ladd McConkey's 106), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Zay Flowers 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 | McConkey | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 228 |
| Points / game | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #34 | #27 |
| ADP | 35 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR30 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 78% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 11 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 |
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 Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers in 2026?
Zay Flowers 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, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 228 for Zay Flowers.
Where are Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 35 (round 3), while Zay Flowers goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks Zay Flowers (WR15) ahead of Ladd McConkey (WR18) for 2026.
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