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ArticleNFL 2026 Week 1 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Stack Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey
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The Cardinals are a particularly good matchup for slot receivers. They were top-10 in targets, catches, and yards allowed to the slot last year. McConkey ran 63 percent of his routes from the slot in 2025. With their lofty implied team total and a great defensive matchup, even Quentin Johnston is on the menu as a FLEX play this week, but McConkey is set up to be the star of the show.
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Cardinals' slot vulnerability and McConkey's 63% slot rate make him a star in the shootout.

McConkey is a natural stack with Justin Herbert given the Chargers' lofty implied team total. The Cardinals are a particularly good matchup for slot receivers, ranking top-10 in targets, catches, and yards allowed to the slot last year. McConkey ran 63 percent of his routes from the slot in 2025. With their high implied total and great defensive matchup, McConkey is set up to be the star of the show.

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