Ladd McConkey was a standout in Week 8 NFL action as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New Orleans Saints. The former Georgia Bulldog was selected 34th overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
McConkey was a standout during training creating a connection with quarterback Justin Herbert that had the Chargers’ coaching staff were raving about him. McConkey put it on full display on Sunday during the best performance of his NFL career.
McConkey went on to have 6 receptions, 111 yards, and 2 touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints. McConkey had a dazzling play where he hauled in and ran a pass for career long reception of 60 yards.
McConkey is the team’s leading receiver with 30 receptions and 376 receiving yards and four touchdowns. His efforts has helped the Chargers to a 4-3 record which has them third in the AFC West.
The NFL season is nearing the midseason point so this could be a turn of a positive trend where the Chargers have struggled with consistency. Expect the Los Angeles passing game to be implemented more over the next couple of weeks. The Chargers play the Cleveland Browns, who rank 21st and the Tennessee Titans, who rank 32nd in pass defense.
With this momentum expect the Chargers to involve McConkey more to help their offense with explosive plays.
Los Angeles’ passing offense ranks 20th in the league.
