The Los Angeles Chargers will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Ladd McConkey.
Is Ladd McConkey Playing in Week 15?
McConkey (foot) remained limited at practice on Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit McConkey in Week 15?
Quentin Johnston had his moments early in the season, and McConkey/Oronde Gadsden controlled the middle of the season, and now it seems that there is no alpha that we can count on.
Volume was an issue across the board on Monday night, and it’s been an issue for 1.5 months for McConkey (no more than six targets in five straight). A lack of opportunities can be offset via chunk plays or efficiency, but which of those do you feel good about these days?
McConkey’s longest reception over the past month is 15 yards; he doesn’t have a red-zone target in four of his past six and has seen his catch rate drop from 73.2% as a rookie to 62.1%.
He’s the Charger WR I have ranked the highest, but I wouldn’t use “comfortable with” as a way to describe him. McConkey is sitting just outside of my top 24 at the position, making him a PPR flex in most spots, with the risks being understood.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McConkey’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
McConkey is projected to score 14.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McConkey to have five receptions for 69 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Chargers at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 34 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
