Ladd McConkey
LAC vs. BUFFloor3.4
Median10.3
Ceiling13.1
Recent PPG: 10.9
Recent volume: 5.0
Snap share: 48%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Ladd McConkey or Emeka Egbuka: who should I start?
Start Ladd McConkey over Emeka Egbuka in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 10.3 to 9.1.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
LAC vs. BUFOpen player file →
Emeka Egbuka
TB vs. MINFloor4.1
Median9.1
Ceiling9.1
Recent PPG: 8.8
Recent volume: 5.5
Snap share: 86%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Ladd McConkey — close call
0.9-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Ladd McConkey
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 2.8
- Projection
- 8.2
- Ceiling
- 11.0
Other option
Emeka Egbuka
TB vs. MIN- Floor
- 2.9
- Projection
- 7.3
- Ceiling
- 7.3
Half PPR
Start Ladd McConkey
1.2-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Ladd McConkey
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 3.4
- Projection
- 10.3
- Ceiling
- 13.1
Other option
Emeka Egbuka
TB vs. MIN- Floor
- 4.1
- Projection
- 9.1
- Ceiling
- 9.1
PPR
Start Ladd McConkey
1.4-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Ladd McConkey
LAC vs. BUF- Floor
- 4.1
- Projection
- 12.4
- Ceiling
- 16.2
Other option
Emeka Egbuka
TB vs. MIN- Floor
- 4.9
- Projection
- 11.0
- Ceiling
- 11.0
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
A nearly level WR2 market decision with different recent target profiles.
Ladd McConkey: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is tougher. Emeka Egbuka: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is tougher.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.