Ladd McConkey · Terry McLaurin · 2026 week 5

Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin?

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

Start Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Ladd McConkey in week 5, drawing NYG — the 16th-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
Ladd McConkey	vs DEN	7.8	22nd	12.1	1,437	Questionable
Terry McLaurin START	vs NYG	10.1	16th	10	1,219	Questionable

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

WRs vs NYG recently: Davante Adams 31.5 pts (W2) · Wan'Dale Robinson 11.7 pts (W3) · Michael Wilson 9.5 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Terry McLaurin projects 2.3 points higher in PPR.
Ladd McConkey faces DEN, 22nd most generous to WRs.
Ladd McConkey is flagged WATCH.
Terry McLaurin faces NYG, 16th most generous to WRs.
Terry McLaurin is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ladd McConkey carries the higher trade value — 1,437 against 1,219 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ladd McConkey gets the most. Momentum: Ladd McConkey -2586 and Terry McLaurin -955 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.