Fantasy Football Counselor on Ladd McConkey

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

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STACKED’s take

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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 McConkeyNeutralProjection

McConkey caught 4 passes for 86 yards in Chargers' loss to Rams

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Ladd McConkeyNeutralUsage

McConkey caught Hail Mary a foot short of goal line; part of NFL record streak.

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McConkey returns to full rotation; target volume expected to rise in trailing games.

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Ladd McConkeyNeutralUsage

McConkey's 54-yard catch fell one yard short of the end zone.

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Ladd McConkeyPositiveUsage

McConkey's 86 yards efficient but 54 came on one catch-and-run

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Ladd McConkeyNeutralUsage

McConkey: 4 catches, 86 yards; 54 yards on one play limits consistency.

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