Fantasy Football Counselor on Ladd McConkey

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From the episode

George Pickens coming off way ahead of Lad McConkie and other guys that are going to definitely supersede him this year.

Mentioned at 3:20 – 3:26

STACKED’s take

Positive signalBreakout

Ladd McConkey is expected to outperform George Pickens

Ladd McConkey is expected to supersede George Pickens this season, making him a better value pick given his current draft position relative to Pickens.

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Ladd McConkeyPositiveRole

McConkey was only receiver in sync with Herbert in Week One debut.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Ladd McConkeyPositiveRole

McConkey was the only receiver properly connected with Herbert in Week One.

Bolts From The Blue

Ladd McConkeyNeutralInjury

Monitor McConkey's injury status; pivotal to Chargers offense.

ESPN Fantasy Football

Ladd McConkeyNegativeInjury

McConkey's rib injury and DNP status uncertain for Week 2.

FantasyPros Articles

Ladd McConkeyNegativeInjury

McConkey likely out Week 2 with rib injury; possible target dip on return.

FFin60

Ladd McConkeyNegativeInjury

Owner reports: "My Collins/McConkey stack looking…not healthy." Appears to be injured or underperforming in week 1 alongside Collins.

Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

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STACKED’s take

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