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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Keon Coleman vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Ladd McConkey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 7.0), and Ladd McConkey's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Keon Coleman is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Chargers#38PPG LEADER

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Keon Coleman

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

7.0 PPG9.2 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Keon Coleman vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

Keon Coleman and Ladd McConkey are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG across 12 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Ladd McConkey posted 9.2 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Ladd McConkey the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Ladd McConkey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ladd McConkey scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keon Coleman vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keon Coleman	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	9.2
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	147
Receptions	38	66
Rec/Game	3.2	4.1
Receiving Yards	404	789
Rec Yds/Game	33.7	49.3
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	59	106
Target Share/Game	4.9	6.6
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Ladd McConkey outscored Keon Coleman by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Keon Coleman or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Keon Coleman and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Keon Coleman and Ladd McConkey share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Keon Coleman and Ladd McConkey share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Keon Coleman or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Keon Coleman by 2.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.