Jaylen Waddle · Ladd McConkey · 2026 week 1

Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?

Start Jaylen WaddleJaylen Waddle projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Ladd McConkey in week 1, drawing KC — the 25th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jaylen Waddle START	@ KC	14.8	25th · tough	5.8	3,490	Questionable
Ladd McConkey	vs ARI	13.1	19th	7.5	3,460	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Chimere Dike 10 pts (W16) · Courtland Sutton 4 pts (W17) · Tre Tucker 3.4 pts (W18).

WRs vs ARI recently: Drake London 2.7 pts (W16) · Ja'Marr Chase 18 pts (W17) · Puka Nacua 16 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jaylen Waddle carries the higher trade value — 3,490 against 3,460 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jaylen Waddle gets the most. Momentum: Jaylen Waddle +361 and Ladd McConkey +347 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.