FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Ladd McConkey

PodcastNFL Week 1 REACTIONS: Jaguars, Bears & Ravens Go Off, Chargers Dud & Big Injury...September 15, 2026

From the episode

Losing Lab McConkie definitely hurt in the second half of the game because at the start of it, it like, oh man, like Ladd will look clearly ahead of everyone else on the depth chart for the wide receivers.

Mentioned at 111:53 – 113:44

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

McConkey's injury history remains a concern despite his early-game success.

Ladd McConkey was cooking early in Week 1, but his injury in the second half significantly impacted the Chargers' passing attack. His constant injury issues are a concern given his undersized profile.