Ladd McConkey · Parker Washington · 2026 week 3

Ladd McConkey or Parker Washington?

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

Start Parker WashingtonParker Washington projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Ladd McConkey in week 3, drawing NE — the 22nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ladd McConkey @ BUF 13.9 3rd · soft 12.9 3,113 healthy
Parker Washington START vs NE 15.6 22nd 18.1 3,039 healthy

WRs vs BUF recently: Nico Collins 14.2 pts (W1) · Amon-Ra St. Brown 26.2 pts (W2).

WRs vs NE recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 18.2 pts (W1) · Germie Bernard 3.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ladd McConkey carries the higher trade value — 3,113 against 3,039 (a 2% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ladd McConkey gets the most. Momentum: Ladd McConkey -647 and Parker Washington +1332 over the last 30 days.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

More WR decisions

All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.