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Should I start Ladd McConkey or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+1.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Xavier Worthy over Ladd McConkey for Week 8 PPR: 9.4 projected points versus 8.1.

  • Ladd McConkey: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Xavier Worthy: 12.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Xavier Worthy
Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified9.4
ESPN8.2
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Ladd McConkey

Fortified8.1
ESPN10.3
Sleeper10.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Ladd McConkey faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Xavier Worthy projects for 9.4 points in PPR scoring, 1.3 more than Ladd McConkey. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:26 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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