Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a shoulder injury following a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. McConkey appeared to be in pain following the catch along the Chargers’ sideline.
Here’s the latest on McConkey’s status following his injury against the Bengals in Week 11.
What Happened to Ladd McConkey?
McConkey hauled in a 20-yard reception from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert before being brought down on the sideline by Bengals safety Geno Stone. Following the hit, McConkey appeared to grab at his collarbone and shoulder area in clear discomfort.
McConkey remained on the Chargers’ sideline after the play and entered the blue medical tent. The standout rookie wide receiver has developed into one of Herbert’s favorite targets in Los Angeles and the Chargers officially announced that he was questionable to return on Sunday night due to a shoulder injury.
Ladd McConkey holding his collarbone as he heads into the blue medical tent #NFL pic.twitter.com/4eJawsFNlb
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhifer) November 18, 2024
McConkey returned to action in the second quarter for the Chargers. His shoulder appears to be just fine as he made two crucial catches on Los Angeles’ game-winning drive in the fourth quarter against the Bengals in Week 11.
Fantasy Impact of Ladd McConkey’s Injury
Quietly having a really strong rookie season, losing Ladd McConkey would be a crushing blow to both the Chargers and fantasy managers. In recent weeks, Justin Herbert has been leaning more on TE Will Dissly.
That was on full display the very next play after McConkey went to the tent, with Herbert hitting the veteran tight end for a touchdown up the seam.
Fantasy managers looking for a wide receiver to add if McConkey has to miss time should not look within. Joshua Palmer has not been reliable all season and Quentin Johnston is who he is — a splash play specialist who either scores or doesn’t help you.