Fantasy managers who drafted McConkey in rookie or startup dynasty leagues should be thrilled, especially since all the other big names mentioned above went ahead of him. Let's un

The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

After catching a gorgeous 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert on Saturday, McConkey gifted the touchdown ball to his aunt in the stands. With a new total of 1,054 yards, McConkey has now broken the Chargers' receiving record for a rookie, skirting past Keenan Allen's 1,046 yards from 2013.