Ladd McConkey

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McConkey exceeded expections in his rookie season on a team wanting to run the ball often. The Chargers have however improved their depth at receiver and a decline in numbers is more than possible, 

"Conservative offense but the alpha still eats"

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McConkey's breakout rookie season (WR12) culminated in a monstrous 14-9-197-1 receiving line in the Chargers' playoff loss to Houston. Wide receivers who accomplish what McConkey did in his first season don't typically get worse in year two.

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I was all-in on Ladd McConkey at this time last year as a potential top-12 fantasy receiver, and he didn't disappoint. McConkey's knowledge of zone defenses and ability to win inside-out as a man-to-man receiver were assets. So was his skill at in-play adjustments to uncover late in plays. 

Look for more of the same from McConkey this year. Greg Roman's offense leads with slot receivers and tight ends in the passing game. The intent is to throw the ball in the middle of the field. 

Expect McConkey to have a similar output as his rookie season.  

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Fantastic athlete who ran a 4.39 40-yard dash and posted a 36" vertical and a 10'04" broad jump. He's an incredible route runner who consistently gets open and creates separation. He transitions into yards after catch creation mode and gets up the field extremely quickly. Ranked ninth in Yards per Route Run (2.38) and tenth in receiving yards (1,149) as a rookie.

"Of all the Top 25 receivers in fantasy, McConkey had the second-best catch rate behind only Amon-Ra St. Brown. In a low passing volume offense, you need efficiency to be effective, and it appears McConkey will be just fine in Los Angeles."