Deebo Samuel · Ladd McConkey · 2026 week 5

Deebo Samuel or Ladd McConkey?

Wondering who you should start this week — Deebo Samuel or Ladd McConkey? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Deebo SamuelDeebo Samuel projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Ladd McConkey in week 5, drawing SEA — the 31st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Deebo Samuel START	@ SEA	10.1	31st · tough	13.3	1,309	healthy
Ladd McConkey	vs DEN	7.9	22nd	12.1	1,449	Questionable

WRs vs SEA recently: Michael Wilson 1.8 pts (W2) · Terry McLaurin 13.7 pts (W3) · Tre' Harris 6 pts (W4).

WRs vs DEN recently: Parker Washington 9.8 pts (W2) · Konata Mumpfield 15.3 pts (W3) · Deebo Samuel 13 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Deebo Samuel projects 2.2 points higher in PPR.
Deebo Samuel faces SEA, 31st most generous to WRs.
Ladd McConkey faces DEN, 22nd most generous to WRs.
Ladd McConkey is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ladd McConkey carries the higher trade value — 1,449 against 1,309 (a 10% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ladd McConkey gets the most. Momentum: Deebo Samuel +530 and Ladd McConkey -2351 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.