Yahoo Fantasy Football on Ladd McConkey
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It's very easy to see a healthy OL, a healthier McConkey and a new coaching staff having him produce closer to his rookie season (WR14 per game) versus last year's WR39 per-game finish... the presence of OC Mike McDaniel... Herbert's stance has changed to where in one step he can throw these quick-hitting routes. All of those tweaks play into the McConkey strengths in terms of agility and explosiveness.
STACKED’s take
McConkey's rookie form (WR14) likely returns with healthy OL and McDaniel's quick-hitting scheme.
McConkey busted as a sophomore after an excellent rookie season due to injury, poor QB play (Justin Herbert running for his life), and scheme changes. However, for 2026, a healthy OL, healthier McConkey, and new OC Mike McDaniel create a pathway to produce closer to his rookie season (WR14 per game) versus last year's WR39 per-game finish. McDaniel's offense emphasizes quick-hitting routes and play-action; Herbert's stance has changed to throw these routes in one step. These tweaks play into McConkey's strengths in agility and explosiveness—the same way Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle exploded with a less talented QB. Jaxson Dart ranks him as a Round 3-4 player in full-PPR and a firm Round 4 player in half-PPR as an upside WR2.
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