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Week 2 Fantasy Football Injury Report: A.J. Brown, Zay Flowers, Ladd McConkey And More
Jim Harbaugh said McConkey is day-to-day after a rib injury, while KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Elijah Molden and Derius Davis also face injury absences.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh announced that wide receiver Ladd McConkey is day-to-day following a rib injury sustained during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
- McConkey suffered the injury during the third quarter when linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. delivered a significant hit as the receiver attempted a leaping grab in the middle of the field.
- Before exiting, McConkey recorded five catches for 82 yards and one touchdown. "Ladd's a really good football player," quarterback Justin Herbert said after the game.
- The offense spiraled after McConkey's departure, failing to score on four remaining drives while Herbert was sacked three times. Los Angeles hosts Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday, creating uncertainty about the receiver's availability.
- With an 0-1 start, the Chargers are working out veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Harbaugh confirmed that safety Elijah Molden and wide receiver Derius Davis are also day-to-day.
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Dr. Ramos & Zach Bye discuss Ladd McConkey
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey took a huge hit across the middle, with the injury initially listed simply as a chest injury. But what could that designation actually mean? Dr. Ramos breaks down the play and explains why the location and force of the impact raised concerns. McConkey was stretched out when he absorbed the hit to the left posterior-lateral chest wall, an area where NFL receivers can be vulnerable because of the li…
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