BetLogic AI · NFL

Who to Start

Week 1 · Matchup Edge

Who's the better start this week? Pick two players and we'll tell you who has the edge.

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LM
Ladd McConkey
WR · LAC
This week
vs ARI · @home · 2026-09-13
Projection
4.0 PPR pts · FLEX (Coin-flip)
Projected line
4 rec
Matchup · ARI
24.217th-softest vs WR · Neutral
Season · per game
4 rec · 49 rec yds · 7 tgt · 57% catch · 7 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 28.5 · Total 45.5 · Edge 🔒
KS
Khalil Shakir
WR · BUF
This week
vs HOU · @away · 2026-09-13
Projection
4.0 PPR pts · FLEX (Coin-flip)
Projected line
4 rec
Matchup · HOU
20.630th-softest vs WR · Red · tough
Season · per game
4 rec · 45 rec yds · 6 tgt · 67% catch · 7.5 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 23.5 · Total 45.5 · Edge 🔒
This week's edge
Start Ladd McConkey Slight lean
  • Better game script: LAC implied for 28.5 vs BUF's 23.5.
FAQ
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Khalil Shakir in Week 1?

Start Ladd McConkey over Khalil Shakir in Week 1. Ladd McConkey projects for 4.0 PPR points to Khalil Shakir's 4.0. Better game script: LAC implied for 28.5 vs BUF's 23.5.

PPR projections with matchup (Strength of Schedule) and Vegas game context. Green ▲ marks the better number. Full rankings and the exact betting edge are in BetLogic Pro. Updated 5:38 PM ET.