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Is Ladd McConkey starting and playing this week? Should I start or sit Ladd McConkey for fantasy football in Week 14? Read our start 'em, sit 'em picks.
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a knee and shoulder injury during last week's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He is dealing with an AC joint sprain, which has held players out of action in previous cases.
Will McConkey be healthy enough to play against the Kansas City Chiefs this week? It's unclear if he will take the field, and fantasy managers are curious if he will play.
Read on for analysis of Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey heading into Week 14. Let's dive in!
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Ladd McConkey Fantasy Football Outlook
Rookie wideout Ladd McConkey has been a fantastic addition to the Chargers offense this season and he has grown to be quarterback Justin Herbert's No. 1 target. McConkey has totaled 58 receptions for 815 yards and four touchdowns through 13 weeks of play.
Unfortunately, McConkey left in the second half of the Chargers' matchup against the Falcons with a shoulder and knee injury, and that has changed his status to questionable for the Week 14 game against the Chiefs.
Fantasy managers will need to monitor his practice status throughout the week, as the rookie will need to be a full participant for at least one of the team's practices this week.
Ladd McConkey (knee) expected to practice Wednesday.
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 4, 2024
Should I Start Ladd McConkey in Week 14?
If McConkey can play this week, he should be started in all leagues and can be viewed as a WR2.
In the last three weeks, we've seen the chemistry grow between Herbert and McConkey, with the rookie totaling 21 receptions for 323 yards. The Chargers also should be in a high-scoring matchup against the Chiefs, which should give McConkey a boost in targets.
McConkey has had a weak spot for finding the end zone this season, but even if he doesn't score a touchdown, he has an excellent floor, given his high target count, usage, and ability to move from outside to slot.
If McConkey can play this week, he should be started in all leagues for Week 14.
Don’t sleep on Ladd McConkey 🤫
Ladd in his last 3 games:
⚡️6 REC + 123 Yards
⚡️6 REC + 83 Yards
⚡️9 REC + 117 YardsJustin Herbert’s favorite weapon.
(@BoltUpYo /@ChargersMuse) pic.twitter.com/gXpJ1pll6w
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) December 4, 2024
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