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Ladd McConkey fantasy outlook — Week 1

Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC) is our WR19 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 13 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET.

Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.

Projection
13 pts
WR rank
#19
Rostered
98%
Started
82%
Matchup: byePepper Meter: 3 of 5 peppers, Hot

What our analysts say

Sally's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Ladd McConkey (LAC WR), our WR19 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 13.0 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. I have him at WR19 because the projection lands about 30% clear of what a typical WR banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 82% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.

Tina's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Ladd McConkey (LAC WR), our WR19 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 13.0 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. I have him at WR19 because the projection lands about 30% clear of what a typical WR banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 82% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.

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