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Ladd McConkey or DeVonta Smith: who has more dynasty value?

The short answer

DeVonta Smith is currently worth more than Ladd McConkey in dynasty Superflex: 440 versus 402, a 8.6% gap.

This same-tier receiver file focuses on the settings most likely to break a close call: reception scoring and dynasty versus redraft horizon. The answer updates with the release rather than relying on static editorial rankings.

Latest usage // through Week 4

What changed on the field?

Recent workload and listed availability add context to the market price. They describe what happened; they do not predict the next game.

Week 4 · vs. SEA

Ladd McConkey

PPR points
0
Latest game
Targets
2
-3 from the prior recorded week
Snap share
34%
Latest game

Listed availability: Week 4: Questionable · Foot.

See the Week 4 WR usage report →
Week 3 · vs. CHI

DeVonta Smith

PPR points
12.5
Latest game
Targets
8
-5 from the prior recorded week
Snap share
100%
Latest game

Listed availability: Week 4: Out · Hamstring.

See the Week 3 WR usage report →
Same players // four markets

What changes in Superflex, 1QB, TEP, and redraft?

These rows change one major market context at a time. Hover or focus the dotted labels for a plain-language definition. Values share one 0–1,000 composite scale.

League settingLadd McConkeyDeVonta SmithCurrent answer
Dynasty Superflex ⓘTwo QB-eligible starting slots; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring.402440DeVonta Smith +38
Dynasty 1QB ⓘOne starting quarterback; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring.448473DeVonta Smith +25
Superflex TEP ⓘSuperflex with an additional tight end reception premium.402440DeVonta Smith +38
Redraft 1QB ⓘCurrent-season value only; one quarterback and Standard scoring.126261DeVonta Smith +135

Format verdict // The same player leads all four markets, but the gap ranges from 25 to 135 points. Format still changes the price.

Reception scoring // player-level

Does standard, half PPR, or full PPR change it?

PPR means points per reception: zero in standard, 0.5 in half PPR, and one in full PPR. Each adjustment is measured relative to a same-position replacement player.

League settingLadd McConkeyDeVonta SmithCurrent answer
Standard ⓘReceptions score zero points; yards and touchdowns still score normally.402440DeVonta Smith +38
Half PPR ⓘEach reception scores 0.5 points.411454DeVonta Smith +43
Full PPR ⓘEach reception scores one point.421468DeVonta Smith +47
Scoring verdict: No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 38 to 47 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Observed production // 2025

The evidence underneath the market answer.

These are descriptive season results, not projections. Missing upstream fields remain visibly unavailable instead of being guessed.

Ladd McConkey

WR22
Fantasy points/game
10.6
Consistency grade
C
Targets/game
6.2
Receptions/game
3.9
Receiving yards/game
46.4
Catch rate
62.3%

DeVonta Smith

WR16
Fantasy points/game
11.9
Consistency grade
D
Targets/game
6.6
Receptions/game
4.5
Receiving yards/game
59.3
Catch rate
68.1%
Decision rule

Start with DeVonta Smith's edge.

Use a small value edge as a tiebreaker, not as permission to overpay; compare the complete offer in the calculator.

Not at the baseline price. DeVonta Smith holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 8.6% market edge before roster fit is considered. Recent usage and listed availability provide context, but starting-lineup need and manager-specific preference remain outside the model.

Direct answers

Comparison FAQ

Who is worth more in dynasty: Ladd McConkey or DeVonta Smith?

DeVonta Smith is currently worth more than Ladd McConkey in dynasty Superflex: 440 versus 402, a 8.6% gap.

Should I trade Ladd McConkey for DeVonta Smith straight up?

Not at the baseline price. DeVonta Smith holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 8.6% market edge before roster fit is considered.

Does scoring change the Ladd McConkey vs. DeVonta Smith comparison?

No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 38 to 47 value points, so scoring can still change the price.

Why do Superflex and 1QB values differ?

Superflex makes starting quarterbacks scarcer, while 1QB pushes replacement closer to the starters. The displayed format gap ranges from 25 to 135 value points.

Same-position decisions

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Next decision

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