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Ladd McConkey is shaping up to be the standout wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers this year. The rookie out of Georgia has snagged 24 catches for 265 yards and a couple of scores across the first six games. Despite head coach Jim Harbaugh's penchant for a ground-heavy game and the defense showing some serious chops, the Chargers can't ignore the air game, especially with a talent like Justin Herbert under center.
Now, McConkey's been battling through a couple of rough patches. He took a hit to the head in Week 6 against Denver and picked up a hip issue in practice. He's been listed as limited on the injury report all week but was able to practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
The question on everyone's mind: Will McConkey suit up in Week 8?
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Ladd McConkey Fantasy Football Injury Update
McConkey has been quarterback Justin Herbert's primary target and Herbert is coming off his best game of the season where he threw for 349 yards in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.
According to Derek Brown of FantasyPros, the Saints secondary is giving up the tenth-most fantasy points per game and the third-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers, which bodes well in McConkey's favor.
Ladd McConkey this season among rookie WRs:
•24 receptions (3rd)
•265 yards (5th)
•2 TDs (T-4th)Not bad for the 9th wide receiver drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/JIuNp9m3Lk
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) October 25, 2024
McConkey might be listed as questionable but given that his injuries are over a week old, and he was able to suit up in Week 7, he should be out there on Sunday against the Saints.
Ladd McConkey Fantasy Football Injury Impact
Sure, the Chargers' passing game might still be knocking off some rust, but if McConkey hits the field, and you’re short on options, he’s looking like a solid WR3 play with the potential to shine against an aging Saints' defense that has been hit rather hard by the injury bug.
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