It has become more of a common occurrence than a rarity that the Los Angeles Chargers second-round rookie receiver shows up in a big way in big games. On Saturday night, Ladd McConkey proved once again to be the most reliable and explosive weapon in the Charger's arsenal

McConkey was selected by the Chargers three picks before the Patriots took Ja’Lynn Polk with the No. 37 pick in the second round. His production has been evident throughout the season, as he has recorded 69 receptions for 960 yards and five touchdowns on the year.

The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

With those picks, the Patriots took wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk at No. 37 and wide receiver Javon Baker at No. 110. With their choices, the Chargers drafted wide receiver Ladd McConkey (34th overall) and cornerback Tarheeb Still (137th).

The career day for Los Angeles wide receiver Ladd McConkey was one to remember. It was also a day that the McConkey family will never forget.

Fantasy managers who drafted McConkey in rookie or startup dynasty leagues should be thrilled, especially since all the other big names mentioned above went ahead of him. Let's un

Ladd McConkey lit up the New England Patriots in the Los Angeles Chargers' dominant win on Saturday. It felt personal for the rookie wideout.