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Terry McLaurin or Ladd McConkey

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Terry McLaurin

Terry McLaurin

WRWashington Commanders WAS
Ladd McConkey

Ladd McConkey

WRLos Angeles Chargers LAC
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McLaurin over McConkey

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Terry McLaurin

Reliable WR2 Value Steal in Mid-Round Drafts

Terry McLaurin enters the season anchoring the outside receiver position as the clear top option in Washington's evolving passing attack. Our models project him to haul in around 73 receptions for nearly 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns, cementing his status as a dependable fantasy asset. His extensive career consistency and established chemistry make him a stable weekly option for managers seeking reliable production without excessive volatility.

Looking at the draft market trends, his ADP hovered near the early 30s before experiencing a notable correction down to the 52nd overall pick over recent weeks. This cooling trend creates a fascinating draft-day value opportunity for managers willing to scoop up a proven target earner in the middle rounds. While offseason training clips and minor veteran maintenance generated brief chatter, his underlying role remains secure.

Given his current market price falling outside the top four rounds, we view him as an appealing target who regularly outperforms his cost. Managers can confidently draft him as a high-floor roster piece who carries both solid volume and steady scoring expectations across standard formats.


Updated 11 hrs ago

Latest News Terry McLaurin
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McConkey over McLaurin

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Ladd McConkey

Poised for a Major Bounce-Back Campaign in High-Flying Offense

Ladd McConkey enters the season carrying a steady draft cost holding firmly around a 40.0 ADP, showing remarkable stability in the market after a minor spring hamstring strain that has since cleared up. Fantasy managers are recognizing his immense bounce-back potential as he transitions into a dynamic new offensive system under Mike McDaniel. Operating as the primary slot receiver in a high-powered scheme anchored by Justin Herbert, McConkey is primed to easily outpace his previous campaign's output and rediscover the explosive efficiency we saw during his impressive rookie season.

Our projections anticipate a stellar year, forecasting around 75 receptions for 1,009 yards and 6 touchdowns across a full schedule. His secure role in the short-to-intermediate passing game gives him a remarkably high floor in PPR formats, while his ability to turn quick underneath routes into chunk yardage provides weekly splash-play upside. With a near-universal roster rate and robust starting confidence among fantasy managers, his current mid-round price tag offers tremendous value relative to his projected target volume.

While minor durability concerns surfaced during offseason workouts, everything indicates he will be fully ready for training camp without any lingering limitations. As long as he maintains his health, the connection with his quarterback and the strategic deployment in an innovative scheme should solidify his status as a dependable weekly starter. Drafting him at his current ADP represents a smart, high-upside investment for fantasy rosters looking for reliable target accumulation paired with WR2 ceiling potential.


Updated 11 hrs ago

Latest News Ladd McConkey
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Performance Terry McLaurin
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Terry McLaurin
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 @DAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 SEA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 IND πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 NYG πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 @SF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 PHI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 LAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 @NYG πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 CIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 @ARI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @TEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 ATL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 @MIN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 @JAC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Redzone Touches Ladd McConkey
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
2 LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
3 @BUF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
4 @SEA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
5 DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
6 @KC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
7 BYE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
8 @LAR πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
9 HOU πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
10 @BAL πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
11 NYJ πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
13 NE πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
14 @TB πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
15 @LV πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
16 SF πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
17 @MIA πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
18 KC πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“
19 @DEN πŸ”“ πŸ”“ πŸ”“

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Terry McLaurin
OWN
100%
+2.44 compared to last week
START
71%
-1.74 compared to last week
OWN/START Ladd McConkey
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
67%
+0.82 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Terry McLaurin
18th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ladd McConkey
19th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Terry McLaurin

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 55th with 76.20 total points (4.48 avg).
  • Currently 233.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 582 and 15.32 YPC and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 3, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -42, Rec Yards: -508 Rec TDs: -9,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 73, REC YDS: 996, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Ladd McConkey

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 33rd with 118.10 total points (6.56 avg).
  • Currently 191.2 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.6.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 789 and 11.95 YPC and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -8, Rec Yards: -233 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 1009, REC TDS: 6
Next Up Health Check
Injury Terry McLaurin

No Injury Reported

Injury Ladd McConkey

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Terry McLaurin

Week 1
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.33337.2223144334.18
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 132.00 total points (7.33 avg).
  • Currently 95 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 2240 (131.76 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 3830 (225.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 42 (2.47 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.12 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +50.75, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -7, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -1.35,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups Ladd McConkey

Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers VS Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.71392.7119103023.58
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 68.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 159 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 26th in rush defense with 2292 (134.82 per game).
  • Ranked 24th in pass defense with 4384 (257.88 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.71 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +43.83, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -3, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +5.3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Terry McLaurin
19.64
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ladd McConkey
19.90
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Terry McLaurin
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 WAS 14 93 58 919 15.8 7 0 0 0 0
2020 WAS 16 141 93 1193 12.8 4 2 30 15 0
2021 WAS 16 131 77 1053 13.7 5 1 12 12 0
2022 WAS 16 120 77 1191 15.5 5 7 29 4.1 0
2023 WAS 16 130 79 1002 12.7 4 0 0 0 1
2024 WAS 16 117 82 1096 13.4 13 2 2 1 0
2025 WAS 10 60 38 582 15.3 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 110 71 969 13.6 8 1 1 1 0
Totals 111 815 518 7263 14.0 44 12 73 6.1 1
Career Ladd McConkey
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 LAC 16 112 82 1149 14.0 7 0 0 0 0
2025 LAC 16 107 66 789 12.0 6 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 78 52 712 13.6 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 34 237 160 2167 13.5 14 0 0 0 0
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