Former Georgia Bulldogs star and Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey left a pair of Las Vegas Raiders defenders in the dust to score his first career touchdown.
McConkey’s clutch touchdown gave Los Angeles a 22-10 lead over the Raiders with 3:40 left in the game. The Chargers went on to win 22-10. McConkey finished the contest as Los Angeles’ leading receiver, but the Chargers’ passing game managed just 140 passing yards.
“The lack of talent in the wide receiver room was evident as players struggled to separate. McConkey led the group with five catches for 39 yards and his first NFL touchdown,” said Gavino Borquez of Chargers Wire.
McConkey got the better of his former Georgia teammate, Brock Bowers, who had a strong debut with a game-high six catches for 58 receiving yards.
Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniels is high on McConkey. “Chargers have no speed or burst at WR and I said how I thought Ladd (McConkey) would become their No. 1 from Day 1… Justin (Herbert) trust him more than any of his WRs,” said Daniels via social media.
A look at McConkey’s nifty touchdown
“Rookie Ladd McConkey showed chemistry and trust right away with Justin Herbert in his professional debut,” said NFL analyst Joe O’Leary via social media.
We think Ladd McConkey is the Chargers’ best wide receiver, which is not saying much, but McConkey should post big numbers as long as he stays healthy. His NFL career is off to a great start.
