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Chargers fans concerned about the latest Ladd McConkey injury

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Chris Roling | Last updated Dec 2, 2024 3:09 PM ET

Another injury for Los Angeles Chargers breakout rookie Ladd McConkey has fans worried.

McConkey has battled through a few different issues this year and suffered a knee injury during the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

That knee injury left McConkey questionable to return to the game, but not before he caught nine passes for 117 yards to lead the offense on a day that Justin Herbert completed just 16 passes.

But that’s part of the problem, too. Chargers fans aren’t just worried about McConkey’s health—they’re concerned about what exactly the offense might look like if he needs to miss time.

Considering McConkey has 58 catches on the year and only one other Chargers target has surpassed the 40-catch mark, the offense could outright collapse without a threat like him on the field.

McConkey injury news reactions

You’ll never guess who the chargers play next week
— Twisted (@Twistedtakes_) December 1, 2024

I don’t want to upset anybody after the Chargers pulled out a massive win, but if Ladd McConkey’s knee injury means he is sidelined against the Chiefs, I’m not sure how the Chargers will score a single point.

LAC’s offense even at full strength was bleak with weapons. Take away… pic.twitter.com/BEe2q296wz
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) December 1, 2024

Ladd McConkey played more than half the game with some shoulder injury and this is the Chargers receiving box score

(I don't even want to think about the universe in which the Chargers didn't draft him) pic.twitter.com/7QYqalfjeW
— Timo Riske (@PFF_Moo) December 2, 2024

Ladd McConkey is becoming a "thing." Caught 8 for 105 in the 1st half at Atlanta. Now hurt his knee on his last catch. Unclear if he'll return. He has become crucial to Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) December 1, 2024

McConkey about to come out of this game for good. Everytime he goes down it takes him 3 minutes to get up. Hes in a lot of pain on that shoulder. Hate this for him. #Boltup #GoDawgs
— Athens Steve (@rainy_steve) December 1, 2024

Ladd McConkey is going to be battered, bruised, and in serious pain en route to 100+ yards today. He's going through it and keeps fighting.

Freaking stud (but also, stay healthy dude). Others have to step up.
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) December 1, 2024