FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Ladd McConkey

PodcastMike McDaniel to Unlock Ladd McConkey? | 10 Fantasy Football Breakouts Backed b...August 15, 2026

From the episode

I think that means we're going to see more of what we saw from lad during his rookie season when he was a fringe wide receiver one as a rookie. So I'm definitely here to buy the lad hype entering his third season.

Mentioned at 30:43 – 35:27

STACKED’s take

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McConkey is a priority breakout target with Keenan Allen's target share vacated.

Andrew Erickson is high on Ladd McConkey, noting that the Chargers' new offense under a play-caller who emphasizes motion (a key strength for McConkey, who had a 23% target share from motion in his career) will unlock his potential. With Keenan Allen gone, McConkey is expected to return to his rookie-season form where he was a fringe WR1, and he is a priority target in drafts.