DeVonta Smith vs Ladd McConkey
DeVonta Smith holds a 8.8% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/24/2026
THE CASE FOR SMITH
Smith is the more proven bet: four straight top-30 WR seasons, elite route-running, and consistent weekly usability when healthy. In Philly’s condensed target tree, he’s locked into high-value looks (downfield and red zone) even as the WR2, and his floor is bankable for contenders. You’re paying for certainty—he’s already shown he can produce efficiently alongside an alpha and in a strong offense.
THE CASE FOR MCCONKEY
McConkey is the better age/arc profile at 24.7 with a clear path to being Justin Herbert’s volume leader in a wide-open Chargers receiver room. His separator skill set translates to high target earning, high catch rate, and quick PPR scoring, with real upside if he becomes the primary. The current 8.5% market premium reflects that ceiling plus a longer runway before age-related value decline.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Smith—take the proven weekly floor and playoff-startable profile unless you can get McConkey plus a sweetener.
McConkey—prefer the younger asset tied to Herbert and the longer value window, even at the small premium.
It’s close: if you need points now go Smith; if you’re optimizing value insulation and upside, go McConkey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
McConkey is worth slightly more right now (about an 8–10% premium), but Smith is the safer points bet.
Trade?
If moving Smith for McConkey, ask for a small add (late 2nd/early 3rd type) given the current gap; if moving McConkey for Smith, only do it to consolidate for a title run.
Superflex?
In SF the relative difference between the two WRs stays similar, but both are more liquid as secondary assets behind QBs—so use them as pieces to tier up at QB if possible.
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