Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that McConkey is not expected to play after missing practice all week with a foot injury.
- The Chargers listed McConkey as questionable on their final injury report after he missed all practices this week and was seen limping in recent action.
- Quentin Johnston is already ruled out with a chest injury, leaving Los Angeles thin at wide receiver and short on experienced options.
- Coaches plan to turn to backups and younger players such as rookie Tre’ Harris, Marquez Valdes‑Scantling, and Derius Davis to fill McConkey’s snaps.
- McConkey’s absence removes a midseason contributor who had 12 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown in four games, which raises the odds of tighter windows and more quick reads for Herbert and could magnify pressure from other offensive injuries.