Who Should I Start? Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey

Friday, October 24, 12:29 AM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven of his 11 targets for 74 yards during Thursday's Week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jefferson was heavily targeted by quarterback Carson Wentz, who made yet another start in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy (ankle). The star receiver had a relatively modest showing by his standards, finishing with fewer than 75 yards for the first time since Week 1. He remains Wentz's No. 1 target, but his upside is capped when the offense struggles to stay on the field. Jefferson will look to bounce back as a solid WR1 against the Detroit Lions in Week 9, especially if McCarthy can return from his five-game absence.

Wednesday, October 29, 7:11 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (calf) is on the team's Week 9 injury report and was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with a calf injury. McConkey played a season-low 58% of the offensive snaps in last Thursday night's blowout victory over the Minnesota Vikings, but he still managed a team-high 10 targets and caught six passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. The 23-year-old should have a good chance to play in Week 9 in a plus matchup against the Tennessee Titans on the road, but his status bears watching heading into Sunday's game. The former second-rounder has bounced back after a slow start to his second season in the NFL, catching 27 of his 41 targets for 294 yards and three touchdowns in his last four games. If McConkey is active against the Titans on Sunday, he needs to be in all starting fantasy football lineups.