On Saturday night, Ladd McConkey proved once again to be the most reliable and explosive weapon in the Charger’s arsenal in a must-win game as he lit up the New England Patriots all afternoon. Herbert to Ladd McConkey for the 40-yard TOUCHDOWN.

The Patriots' decision to trade the pick used to select McConkey and draft Ja'Lynn Polk has not aged well. The post Ladd McConkey is already becoming the next great Patriots draft fumble appeared first on Boston.

McConkey was selected by the Chargers three picks before the Patriots took Ja’Lynn Polk with the No. 37 pick in the second round. His production has been evident throughout the season, as he has recorded 69 receptions for 960 yards and five touchdowns on the year.

The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

With those picks, the Patriots took wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk at No. 37 and wide receiver Javon Baker at No. 110. With their choices, the Chargers drafted wide receiver Ladd McConkey (34th overall) and cornerback Tarheeb Still (137th).

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

Ladd McConkey lit up the New England Patriots in the Los Angeles Chargers' dominant win on Saturday. It felt personal for the rookie wideout.