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PFF says the quiet part out loud about emerging Justin Herbert-Ladd McConkey duo
Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers David Butler II-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey came out of the gates like a bullet train in his rookie year and develop quite the chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert. McConkey quickly became Herbert's favorite target in 2024 after the Chargers selected McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McConkey was targeted 112 times, which was more than any other receiver on the team. The pair looks to be the perfect dynamic duo for at least the next four years. PFF's rankings of QB-WR/TE only reassure fans that this is only going to get better. Trevor Sikkema wrote an article for PFF, as he ranked the top 32 QB-WR/TE duos in the NFL. Herbert and McConkey came in 11th after just starting to play together last year. "Herbert recorded a 91.1 PFF passing grade last season when targeting the rookie McConkey. He recorded five big-time throws looking McConkey’s way, with a 10.7-yard average target depth, but also had five turnover-worthy plays. McConkey and Herbert did account for more than 1,300 yards,

This article first appeared on Bolt Beat and was syndicated with permission.

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