Ladd McConkey was in the spotlight for the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of their wild-card game against the Houston Texans. The rookie wideout has had a fantastic season so far and fans want to know if McConkey will play in Saturday’s wild-card game against the Texans.
Does Chargers WR Ladd McConkey play against Texans?
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Barring any late injuries or setbacks, McConkey is expected to play against the Texans on Saturday. The wideout is active on the Chargers roster and should suit up for the wild-card game.
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McConkey stayed off the injury report this week. He took part in full training on Wednesday and Thursday. LA will host one more practice on Friday and if McConkey logs another full practice, he is expected to start the postseason game against Houston.
The Chargers selected McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He has had a great season and has become one of the mainstays of the team’s offense.
How has Chargers WR Ladd McConkey performed this season?
McConkey has recorded 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns on 82 receptions in 16 games. He also posted three games with over 100 receiving yards and only Quenton Johson (8) caught more touchdowns for LA in the regular season.
McConkey only missed one game for the Chargers, and that was against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.
More importantly, McConkey has worked well with Pro Bowl quarterback Justin Herbert. The two put together some incredible games in the regular season and will look to continue that partnership in the postseason.
Here’s a look at the schedule and livestream details for the Chargers-Texans wild card game, where you can watch McConkey in action.
- Date: Saturday January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM EST
- TV channel: CBS and Nickelodeon on national television, KHOU-CBS (for Houston locals)
- Livestream: NFL+ or Fubo
- Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
Edited by Rajdeep Barman