FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Ladd McConkey

Podcast9 Boom-or-Bust Fantasy Football Players You Need to Know Before Your 2026 Draft...August 26, 2026

From the episode

I still have Ladd ranked highest out among the Chargers wide receivers... I think Ladd's going to bounce back pretty big here.

Mentioned at 42:32 – 46:45

STACKED’s take

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McConkey is a boom candidate who will benefit from Keenan Allen's departure.

Erickson argues for a boom outcome, noting that McConkey is the highest-ranked Chargers wide receiver. Despite his smaller frame and injury history, he is uber-efficient. With Keenan Allen gone, McConkey is expected to take over third-down conversion duties and target-vacuum responsibilities. He showed high-end potential as a rookie, finishing as the WR10 from weeks 8-17.