Jalen Coker · Ladd McConkey · 2026 week 5

Jalen Coker or Ladd McConkey?

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

Start Jalen CokerJalen Coker projects 5.8 PPR points clear of Ladd McConkey in week 5, drawing PHI — the 9th-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
Jalen Coker START	@ PHI	13.7	9th	17.4	1,493	Out
Ladd McConkey	vs DEN	7.9	22nd	12.1	1,957	Out

WRs vs PHI recently: Elic Ayomanor 6.9 pts (W2) · Kalif Raymond 15 pts (W3) · Puka Nacua 18.7 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

Jalen Coker projects 5.8 points higher in PPR.
Jalen Coker faces PHI, 9th most generous to WRs.
Jalen Coker is flagged OUT.
Ladd McConkey faces DEN, 22nd most generous to WRs.
Ladd McConkey is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ladd McConkey carries the higher trade value — 1,957 against 1,493 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ladd McConkey gets the most. Momentum: Jalen Coker +908 and Ladd McConkey -1902 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.