Ladd McConkey Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 185 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R2, #34
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.1
- Pos rank
- WR27
- Rostered
- 98%
Week 4 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 30th vs. WRs, tough
Ladd McConkey Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
12.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Ladd McConkey's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,vs ARI,19.2,WR12
- Week 2, Loss,vs LV,6.5,WR60
- Week 3, Loss,at BUF,10.6,WR42
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at KC,ToughChiefs vs. WRs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ladd McConkey?
McConkey is averaging 12.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 12 catches for 183 yards and 1 TD on 15 targets. That ranks WR27, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His catch rate (80.0%) is in the 90th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (17.4%) is the weakest, in the 19th. His quarterback has been Justin Herbert.
His best week was WR12 in Week 1 against the Cardinals (19.2 points); his worst, WR60 in Week 2 against the Raiders (6.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 9 and the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McConkey ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
17.4%19th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per target
12.289th percentile, above average
Catch rate
80.0%90th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.4290th percentile, above average
Ladd McConkey 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cardinals | L 14–26 | 19.2 | WR12 |
| 2 | vs Raiders | L 14–26 | 6.5 | WR60 |
| 3 | @ Bills | L 16–24 | 10.6 | WR42 |
| Total | 0–3 | 36.3 | WR27 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 3 | 15 | 12 | 183 | 1 | 36.3 | 12.1 | — |
| 2025 | LAC | 16 | 106 | 66 | 789 | 6 | 180.9 | 11.3 | WR30 |
| 2024 | LAC | 16 | 112 | 82 | 1,149 | 7 | 240.9 | 15.1 | WR12 |
| Career | 35 | 233 | 160 | 2,121 | 14 | 458.1 | 13.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
McConkey is listed questionable.
Outlook
The path back is clear. Keenan Allen is gone, freeing the underneath and red-zone work that capped McConkey's ceiling, and Mike McDaniel arrives to scheme him open. He already drew 15 red-zone looks in 2025, so target volume isn't the question, finishing is. Behind him on the depth chart: Derius Davis. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 1. Injury history
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WRs like Ladd McConkey
WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTS
WR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTS
WR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTS
WR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTS
WR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTS
WR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTS
WR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTS
Ladd McConkey Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ladd McConkey in Week 4?
Ladd McConkey is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Seahawks, as the WR27 in PPR total points this season (12.1 a game). The Seahawks rank 30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for McConkey.
How many fantasy points is Ladd McConkey averaging in 2026?
Ladd McConkey is averaging 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 36.3 points across 3 games. His last game produced 10.6 points.
Where does Ladd McConkey rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Ladd McConkey ranks WR27 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Ladd McConkey worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Ladd McConkey is a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 98% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Ladd McConkey's fantasy football role?
Ladd McConkey is the Chargers' starting WR, with Derius Davis behind him. He is averaging 5.0 targets a game, on 62% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Ladd McConkey's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Ladd McConkey's next three games are Week 4 at the Seahawks (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 at the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Ladd McConkey been in fantasy football this season?
Ladd McConkey has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.5 points around his 12.1-point average.
What is Ladd McConkey's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Ladd McConkey's floor has been 6.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR60) and his ceiling 19.2 (Week 1, WR12). His median week has been 10.6 points. See McConkey's full game log.
Ladd McConkey 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles ChargersTouchdowns account for 17% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 12
- Yards
- 183
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 15
15.3 Y/R80.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 36.3
- Pos rank
- WR27
19.2 Best Week 1 vs ARI6.5 Worst Week 2 vs LV
Advanced Receiving Stats
McConkey is a short-area target (9.9 yards per target last season), with a 17.4% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 12.2 | 89th | 7.4 | 41st |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.62 | 84th | 1.08 | 52nd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.52 | 47th |
| YAC per reception | 1.9 | 14th | 4.7 | 73rd |
| Catch rate | 80.0% | 85th | 62.3% | 50th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 17.4% | 53rd | 21.0% | 80th |
| Snap share | 61.0% | 35th | 77.5% | 69th |
| Air-yards share | 24.9% | 56th | 25.2% | 71st |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 46th | 15 | 84th |
| Route participation | — | — | 89.7% | 86th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.9 | 74th | 9.9 | 35th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: McConkey gains a lot per target and runs a route on most dropbacks.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.1
Fantasy PPG
5.0
Targets/g
61
Rec yds/g
Ladd McConkey career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 15 | 12 | 183 | 1 | 0 | 36.3 | 12.1 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 106 | 66 | 789 | 6 | 0 | 180.9 | 11.3 | WR30 |
| 2024 | 16 | 112 | 82 | 1,149 | 7 | 0 | 240.9 | 15.1 | WR12 |
| Career | 35 | 233 | 160 | 2,121 | 14 | 0 | 458.1 | 13.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.1
Career PPG
35 games over 3 seasons
95%
Availability
Share of team games he played
49%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
6.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
McConkey has averaged 13.1 fantasy points per game over 35 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 12.1 per game, up 0.8 from 2025. That is despite less volume (5.0 targets a game against 6.6), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Justin Herbert.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see McConkey's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,149Rec yards2024
- 7Rec TD2024
- 240.9Fantasy pts2024 · WR13
- 2,121Career rec yds2024–2026
WRs like Ladd McConkey
WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTSWR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTSWR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTSWR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTSWR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTSWR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTSWR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSLadd McConkey Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Ladd McConkey have in 2026?
Ladd McConkey has 36.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 12.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR27 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Ladd McConkey have this season?
Ladd McConkey has 183 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 12 catches and 15 targets. His high was 82 yards, in Week 1 against the Cardinals.
How many receptions does Ladd McConkey have this season?
Ladd McConkey has 12 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 15 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 1 against the Cardinals.
How many targets does Ladd McConkey have this season?
Ladd McConkey has drawn 15 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, and caught 80% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 1 against the Cardinals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Ladd McConkey have this season?
Ladd McConkey has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Ladd McConkey averaging?
Ladd McConkey is averaging 61.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 183 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Ladd McConkey averaging?
Ladd McConkey is averaging 15.3 yards per reception in 2026, 183 yards on 12 catches.
How many games has Ladd McConkey played in 2026?
Ladd McConkey has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Ladd McConkey's stats last season?
In 2025, Ladd McConkey caught 66 of 106 targets for 789 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 180.9 PPR points (11.3 per game), a WR30 finish.
What are Ladd McConkey's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 35 games, Ladd McConkey has 160 catches for 2,121 yards and 14 touchdowns, for 458.1 PPR fantasy points (13.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Ladd McConkey have in his career?
Ladd McConkey has 14 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 14 receiving, over 35 games.
How many career receiving yards does Ladd McConkey have?
Ladd McConkey has 2,121 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 160 catches.
Ladd McConkey Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.1
Targets/g
5.0
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
61.0
Yds/rec
15.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Ladd McConkey has averaged 5.0 targets, 4.0 receptions and 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Ladd McConkey has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against ARI (19.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LV (6.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI5th | L 14-26 | 19.2 | 7 | 5 | 82 | 1 | 16.4 | WR12 |
Week 1 · ARI · L 14-26 · 19.2 pts
How the 19.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LV28th | L 14-26 | 6.5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 | WR60 |
Week 2 · LV · L 14-26 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF2nd | L 16-24 | 10.6 | 5 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 16.5 | WR42 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 16-24 · 10.6 pts
How the 10.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR27 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Buffalo
4/5, 66 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
3/3, 35 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Arizona
5/7, 82 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (12.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
Ladd McConkey Game Log 2024
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.1
Targets/g
7.0
Rec/g
5.1
Rec yds/g
71.8
Yds/rec
14.0
Across 16 games in 2024, Ladd McConkey has averaged 7.0 targets, 5.1 receptions and 15.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Ladd McConkey has finished as a top-12 WR in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 17 against NE (29.4 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CAR (4.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
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| 1 | LV21st | W 22-10 | 14.9 | 7 | 5 | 39 | 1 | 7.8 | WR19 |
Week 1 · LV · W 22-10 · 14.9 pts
How the 14.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR10th | W 26-3 | 4.6 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 | WR66 |
Week 2 · CAR · W 26-3 · 4.6 pts
How the 4.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT12th | L 10-20 | 7.4 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 14.7 | WR55 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 10-20 · 7.4 pts
How the 7.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | KC17th | L 10-17 | 17.7 | 7 | 5 | 67 | 1 | 13.4 | WR18 |
Week 4 · KC · L 10-17 · 17.7 pts
How the 17.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | DEN24th | W 23-16 | 8.3 | 8 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 | WR47 |
Week 6 · DEN · W 23-16 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ARI20th | L 15-17 | 9.6 | 7 | 5 | 46 | 0 | 9.2 | WR34 |
Week 7 · ARI · L 15-17 · 9.6 pts
How the 9.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NO8th | W 26-8 | 29.1 | 6 | 6 | 111 | 2 | 18.5 | WR2 |
Week 8 · NO · W 26-8 · 29.1 pts
How the 29.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CLE3rd | W 27-10 | 11.4 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 12.8 | WR33 |
Week 9 · CLE · W 27-10 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | TEN31st | W 27-17 | 7.2 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 26.0 | WR49 |
Week 10 · TEN · W 27-17 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CIN27th | W 34-27 | 18.3 | 9 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 20.5 | WR16 |
Week 11 · CIN · W 34-27 · 18.3 pts
How the 18.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | BAL4th | L 23-30 | 14.3 | 6 | 6 | 83 | 0 | 13.8 | WR21 |
Week 12 · BAL · L 23-30 · 14.3 pts
How the 14.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ATL7th | W 17-13 | 20.7 | 12 | 9 | 117 | 0 | 13.0 | WR9 |
Week 13 · ATL · W 17-13 · 20.7 pts
How the 20.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | TB2nd | L 17-40 | 16.8 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 11.6 | WR23 |
Week 15 · TB · L 17-40 · 16.8 pts
How the 16.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | DEN24th | W 34-27 | 14.7 | 6 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 14.5 | WR25 |
Week 16 · DEN · W 34-27 · 14.7 pts
How the 14.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NE16th | W 40-7 | 29.4 | 10 | 8 | 94 | 2 | 11.8 | WR6 |
Week 17 · NE · W 40-7 · 29.4 pts
How the 29.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LV21st | W 34-20 | 16.5 | 8 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 19.0 | WR20 |
Week 18 · LV · W 34-20 · 16.5 pts
How the 16.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and four busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR19 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR19 · Wk 2 WR66 · Wk 3 WR55 · Wk 4 WR18 · Wk 6 WR47 · Wk 7 WR34 · Wk 8 WR2 · Wk 9 WR33 · Wk 10 WR49 · Wk 11 WR16 · Wk 12 WR21 · Wk 13 WR9 · Wk 15 WR23 · Wk 16 WR25 · Wk 17 WR6 · Wk 18 WR20
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Las Vegas
5/8, 95 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week at New England
8/10, 94 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a home win
6/6, 87 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tampa Bay
5/7, 58 yds, 1 TD.
Just 8.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Atlanta
9/12, 117 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Baltimore
6/6, 83 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Cincinnati
6/9, 123 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
2/2, 52 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Cleveland
5/7, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. New Orleans
6/6, 111 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Arizona
5/7, 46 yds.
Just 6.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Denver
4/8, 43 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Kansas City
5/7, 67 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
3/6, 44 yds.
Just 7.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
2/4, 26 yds.
Just 6.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Las Vegas
5/7, 39 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WRs like Ladd McConkey
WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTSWR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTSWR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTSWR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTSWR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTSWR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTSWR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSLadd McConkey Game Log FAQ
How did Ladd McConkey do in his last game?
Ladd McConkey scored 10.6 PPR points in Week 3 at the Bills, a 24–16 loss, a WR42 finish. He caught 4 of 5 targets for 66 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Ladd McConkey score in his last game?
Ladd McConkey scored 10.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Bills, a WR42 finish for the week. That was 1.5 below his season average of 12.1.
How many receiving yards did Ladd McConkey have in his last game?
Ladd McConkey had 66 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 3 at the Bills, from 5 targets.
How many touchdowns did Ladd McConkey score in his last game?
Ladd McConkey did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Bills; his 10.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Ladd McConkey have in his last game?
Ladd McConkey caught 4 of 5 targets for 66 yards in Week 3 at the Bills.
What were Ladd McConkey's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Raiders, a 26–14 loss, Ladd McConkey caught 3 of 3 targets for 35 yards. That was 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
What was Ladd McConkey's best game this season?
Ladd McConkey's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Cardinals: 19.2 PPR points, a WR12 finish. He caught 5 of 7 targets for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Ladd McConkey's worst game this season?
Ladd McConkey's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Raiders: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 35 yards.
How many games has Ladd McConkey scored a touchdown in this season?
Ladd McConkey has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Ladd McConkey's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to McConkey's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Ladd McConkey Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy WR3 with flex weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR30 last season at 11.3 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR27 at 12.1 PPR points per game, against 11.3 over 16 games last season (WR30). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 24th of 142 in target volume (19.5% target share), 37th of 142 in downfield role (23.0% air-yards share) and 63rd of 142 in efficiency (1.52 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Justin Herbert is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Derius Davis next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
McConkey's 2025 was a step back hiding in plain sight. He still ran a route on 83.2% of dropbacks and commanded a 19.5% target share, but his efficiency cratered: 1.52 yards per route run and a 0.068 EPA per play, down from a monster 2.55 and 0.577 in 2024. His catch rate slid from 73.2% to 62.3%, and five interceptions on his targets point to context that should normalize. The raw line of 66-789-6 finished WR28 after a WR9 rookie campaign.
The path back is clear. Keenan Allen is gone, freeing the underneath and red-zone work that capped McConkey's ceiling, and Mike McDaniel arrives to scheme him open. He already drew 15 red-zone looks in 2025, so target volume isn't the question, finishing is. With Herbert and a thinned-out target tree, his rookie-year form is the realistic baseline. A Round 4 ADP makes that upside a value.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 9.9
- Drop rate
- 5.7%
- Red-zone targets
- 15
- Route participation
- 83.2%
- YAC per reception
- 4.7
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 SEA, 30thWk 5 DEN, 27thWk 6 KC, 32ndWk 8 LAR, 19th
- Heavy target volume19.5% target share, 24th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role23.0% air-yards share, 37th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityDerius Davis is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 4 (30th) and the Broncos in Week 5 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
WRs like Ladd McConkey
WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTSWR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTSWR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTSWR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTSWR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTSWR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTSWR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSLadd McConkey Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ladd McConkey's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ladd McConkey projects as a target-heavy WR3 with flex weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (19.5% target share, 24th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.52 yards per route run, 63rd of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ladd McConkey's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ladd McConkey is the WR27 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR3 territory, a flex play in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ladd McConkey's projected role going forward?
Ladd McConkey is the listed starting WR, with Derius Davis next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Ladd McConkey get more targets?
Ladd McConkey's targets are holding steady: 4.0 a game over his last two games against 5.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Ladd McConkey's fantasy football upside?
Ladd McConkey's upside: his ceiling this season is 19.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR12) and his target volume (19.5% target share, 24th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Ladd McConkey's fantasy value?
Ladd McConkey's risks: Derius Davis is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.52 yards per route run, 63rd of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 4 and the Broncos in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ladd McConkey's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Ladd McConkey Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ SEA, Oct 4 | Foot | — | — | Limited | Questionable |
| Week 3@ BUF, Sep 27 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 2vs LV, Sep 20 | Rib | — | — | Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in three seasons, including two shoulder injuries. Most of his lost time came from a knee/shoulder injury in 2024; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Knee/shoulder injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 2 | 1 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2024 and 2024
- Foot in 2025, played through
- 1 game in 3 seasons
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Ladd McConkey Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost McConkey a game this season.
- 2025
Foot Played through
McConkey was limited in practice during the week with a foot injury but was cleared to play in the Week 15 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Was listed as a limited participant in practice with an ankle injury but was a full participant by the end of the week and played in Week 11.
- 2025
Biceps Played through
Did not participate in the first practice of the week due to a biceps injury but was a full participant later in the week and played in the Week 3 game.
- 2025
Undisclosed Played through
Missed approximately two weeks of practice during training camp with an undisclosed minor injury.
- 2024
Knee/Shoulder 1 game
McConkey was inactive for the Week 14 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to knee and shoulder injuries.
- 2024
Shoulder/Knee · Right Played through
Suffered shoulder and knee injuries in Week 13 and was limited in practice the following week.
- 2024
Hip Played through
Sustained a hip injury in Week 6 but did not miss any games.
If McConkey Misses Time
Next man up: Derius Davis
Derius Davis is next on the Chargers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if McConkey misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Justin Herbert would lose one of his main options.
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WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTSWR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTSWR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTSWR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTSWR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTSWR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTSWR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSLadd McConkey Injury FAQ
Is Ladd McConkey injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Ladd McConkey is questionable with a foot injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Ladd McConkey playing this week?
Ladd McConkey is questionable for Week 4 at the Seahawks on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Ladd McConkey practice today?
Ladd McConkey was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
What injury does Ladd McConkey have?
Ladd McConkey has a foot injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has played every game in 2026.
Has Ladd McConkey missed any games this season?
No. Ladd McConkey has played in every Chargers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Ladd McConkey's injury history?
Ladd McConkey has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 1 game in all: 1 for a knee/shoulder injury in 2024.
What was Ladd McConkey's most recent injury?
Ladd McConkey's most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 15 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Ladd McConkey have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2024 (1 game missed).
What was Ladd McConkey's worst injury?
Ladd McConkey's longest absence came from a knee/shoulder injury in 2024, which cost him 1 game, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Ladd McConkey News & Updates
Exhibiting limp Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limp Thursday raises injury concern and could affect practice participation.
Fantasy take: He is listed as questionable for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 16–24 @ BUF
Fantasy impact: Negative. McConkey struggles at Buffalo
10.6 fantasy points · WR42 · 1.5 below his 12.1 average
McConkey caught 4 of 5 targets for 66 yards in the 24–16 loss at Buffalo. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20L 14–26 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. McConkey struggles vs. Las Vegas
6.5 fantasy points · WR60 · 5.6 below his 12.1 average
McConkey caught 3 of 3 targets for 35 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 12% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Active for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Ready to suit up and contribute in Week 2.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Trending toward playing Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Expected to suit up Week 2 after trending in the right direction.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Listed as questionable to face Raiders (opens in new tab)
Questionable for upcoming matchup against the Raiders; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Friday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Friday, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sits out again Thursday (opens in new tab)
Missed Thursday's practice again, putting his status in question.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working on side field Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited to side-field work Thursday, placing his status for the week in question.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not practicing Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Sat out Wednesday's practice; monitor his status as the week progresses.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Receives day-to-day label from coach (opens in new tab)
Dealing with a minor issue and considered day-to-day, leaving his status uncertain.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Undergoing testing for ribs injury (opens in new tab)
Being evaluated for a rib injury; status uncertain pending results.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 14–26 vs ARI
Fantasy impact: Positive. McConkey delivers WR1 week vs. Arizona
19.2 fantasy points · WR12 · 7.1 above his 12.1 average
McConkey caught 5 of 7 targets for 82 yards and one touchdown in the 26–14 loss vs. Arizona. That was 26% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Questionable to return Sunday (opens in new tab)
Ruled questionable to return Sunday; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 19.2 PPR points, a WR12 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Plays opening series Thursday (opens in new tab)
Active and participated in Thursday's opening series.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with strained hamstring (opens in new tab)
Sidelined by a strained hamstring; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: An offseason health note; watch for it again when practice reports start.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Limited to individual drills (opens in new tab)
Working on a limited basis in individual drills, bearing monitoring ahead of game day.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chargers Teammates News
Updates on McConkey's quarterback and target competition.
- Justin Herbert: Uneven performance in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Game-long struggles in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Disappointing in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quentin Johnston: Catches two passes in loss (opens in new tab)Quentin Johnston, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Stellar in cameo Thursday (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quentin Johnston: Idle for Saturday's practice (opens in new tab)Quentin Johnston, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Chargers
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WR24Devaughn VeleSaints38.2 PTSWR25Rashee RiceChiefs38.0 PTSWR26Mike Evans49ers37.7 PTSWR27You are hereLadd McConkeyChargers36.3 PTSWR28Tre TuckerRaiders35.9 PTSWR29Luther BurdenBears35.5 PTSWR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSLadd McConkey News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ladd McConkey?
The latest McConkey update, from October 1: Exhibiting limp Thursday. Limp Thursday raises injury concern and could affect practice participation.
How does the latest Ladd McConkey news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He is listed as questionable for Week 4; check his status before kickoff. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Ladd McConkey Bio
Ladd McConkey is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he wears No. 15. Born November 11, 2001, he attended North Murray and played college football at Georgia.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected McConkey in round 2, pick 34, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers on April 26, 2024.
In 35 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 160 passes for 2,121 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Chargers Current team2024–present
Selected in round 2, pick 34, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 32 of 35 games.
College: Georgia
Trades and Team Changes
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Los Angeles Chargers for WR Ja'Lynn Polk and WR Javon Baker.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Chargers in round 2, pick 34.
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How old is Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey is 24 years old. He was born on November 11, 2001. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much does Ladd McConkey weigh?
Ladd McConkey weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Chargers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Ladd McConkey wear?
Ladd McConkey wears number 15 for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Ladd McConkey play?
Ladd McConkey plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing number 15. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Ladd McConkey play for?
Ladd McConkey plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Chargers since 2024.
Where did Ladd McConkey go to college?
Ladd McConkey played college football at Georgia, after attending North Murray (GA). The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him out of Georgia in 2024.
When was Ladd McConkey drafted?
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Ladd McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 34th overall pick, out of Georgia.
What round was Ladd McConkey drafted in?
Ladd McConkey was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 34th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.
What pick was Ladd McConkey in the NFL Draft?
Ladd McConkey was the 34th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round.
Where is Ladd McConkey from?
Ladd McConkey went to high school in Georgia, at North Murray, before playing college football at Georgia.
When is Ladd McConkey's birthday?
Ladd McConkey's birthday is November 11. He was born on November 11, 2001 and is 24 years old.
How long has Ladd McConkey been in the NFL?
2026 is Ladd McConkey's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Ladd McConkey played for?
Ladd McConkey has played for the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What year did Ladd McConkey enter the NFL?
Ladd McConkey entered the NFL in 2024, when the Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 3rd season.