Yahoo Fantasy Football on Ladd McConkey
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McConkey was less efficient on his targets, and I think a major culprit was the Chargers' offensive line. Justin Herbert was terrible when pressured in 2025... but posted a 107.9 passer rating, 76.2% completion rate and 7.8 yards per attempt when he was kept clean... Herbert's receivers averaged 0.86 fantasy points per dropback when Herbert was pressured and 1.32 when he wasn't. That's a more than 50% ding to fantasy efficiency under pressure.
STACKED’s take
McConkey's Year 2 slump tied to OL pressure; improved line and Allen's departure support rebound.
McConkey regressed from 1,149 yards as a rookie to 789 in Year 2, partly due to Keenan Allen's presence (122 targets) and reduced slot snaps, but more importantly due to reduced efficiency on targets. The Chargers' offensive line allowed the second-highest pressure rate in the league in 2025; Justin Herbert posted a 107.9 passer rating, 76.2% completion rate and 7.8 yards per attempt when kept clean versus poor performance under pressure. Herbert's receivers averaged 0.86 fantasy points per dropback when pressured and 1.32 when clean—a 50%+ efficiency ding. While new center Tyler Biadasz is injured, the Bolts have Pro Bowl tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater back and upgraded guard spots. Allen is now in Indy, removing him as a target threat. The source projects a third-year rebound and potential breakout for McConkey.
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