The Los Angeles Chargers will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. 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 McConkey Playing in Week 16?
McConkey is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 16?
Remember two months ago when we were curious if this offense could stabilize four pass catchers with Oronde Gadsden spiking?
It seemed like a big ask, but Jim Harbaugh was embracing a high pass rate over expectation offense and we were at least open to the idea.
In Week 16 with a favorable matchup on tap, how confident are you that even two crack the starting range at their respective positions?
Ladd McConkey has been held under five receptions in six straight and has just one end zone target over that stretch. The foot injury has been mentioned on injury reports, but he doesn’t appear as limited physically as he is by the evolving nature of this offense.
Justin Herbert has thrown under 30 passes in four straight and six of his past seven games. Similar to the situation in Green Bay, if no one pass catcher is going to establish himself as the alpha target earner, we are left hoping for a seemingly random spike week from whichever piece we plug in.
McConkey remains my highest ranked of the receivers and I didn’t hesitate in that regard, but the upside is capped in such a way that I’d play Wan’Dale Robinson and Chris Godwin over him in Week 16.
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 16
McConkey is projected to score 14.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McConkey to have 5 receptions for 68 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 16 Weather Impact: Chargers at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
