The veteran rusher played a key role in the Chargers’ Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos with 14 carries for 68 rushing yards and two touchdowns. New England is allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game in their last three outings with opponents averaging 159.7 yards on the ground.

The Los Angeles Chargers could be significantly shorthanded for Saturday's playoff-clinching game against the New England Patriots. Los Angeles ruled out running back Gus Edwards (ankle) and listed running back J.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots on December 28, 2024.

Fitting, considering McConkey was the guy the Chargers traded up with the Patriots to get in last year’s draft—in a trade that has so far looked like a massive robbery. "We did some work on him. A guy that can get open versus man-to-man coverage,

The Patriots' decision to trade the pick used to select Ladd McConkey and draft Ja'Lynn Polk has not aged well.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey seemed like the prototypical New England Patriots draft choice before the 2024 board went live. He’s a sure-handed receiver with the sort of toughness,