Ladd McConkey · Marvin Harrison Jr. · 2026 week 8

Ladd McConkey or Marvin Harrison Jr.?

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

Start Ladd McConkeyLadd McConkey projects 6 PPR points clear of Marvin Harrison Jr. in week 8, drawing LAR — the 23rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Ladd McConkey START	@ LAR	11.0	23rd	6.6	1,466	Questionable
Marvin Harrison Jr.	@ LAC	5.0	20th	7.4	726	healthy

WRs vs LAR recently: Khalil Shakir 8 pts (W5) · Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7).

WRs vs LAC recently: Rashid Shaheed 11.3 pts (W4) · Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

Ladd McConkey projects 6 points higher in PPR.
Ladd McConkey faces LAR, 23rd most generous to WRs.
Ladd McConkey is flagged WATCH.
Marvin Harrison Jr. faces LAC, 20th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ladd McConkey carries the higher trade value — 1,466 against 726 (a 50% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ladd McConkey gets the most. Momentum: Ladd McConkey -985 and Marvin Harrison Jr. +200 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.