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Ladd McConkey or Kaelon Black

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
Ladd McConkey

Ladd McConkey

WRLos Angeles Chargers LAC
Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black

RBSan Francisco 49ers SF
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McConkey over Black

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Ladd McConkey

Ladd McConkey vs. Raiders — Questionable status clouds high-upside home matchup

McConkey is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Raiders after managing a limited practice return on Friday following a Week 1 rib injury. Operating as the Chargers' primary slot weapon for Justin Herbert, McConkey hauled in five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown in the opener before exiting. Fantasy managers should check back often for final inactive reports prior to kickoff.

When active, McConkey remains Herbert's go-to target, and our models project him for approximately five receptions and 60 receiving yards. Lingering injury risk has pushed his start rate down to 70 percent across leagues, making him a volatile option. If cleared without limitations, he offers quality upside as a viable WR3 or flex option in a favorable home environment.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Black over McConkey

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black vs. Dolphins — Promising rookie managing groin injury ahead of Week 2

Black popped up on the injury report with a groin issue and is questionable after limited practice sessions. While Kyle Shanahan downplayed the concern as tightness, fantasy managers should check back before kickoff for his official active status. When healthy, the rookie is the clear number-two option behind Christian McCaffrey after handling 14 carries in the opener.

San Francisco enters as massive home favorites against Miami, which could yield plenty of second-half carries. Our projections expect roughly 9 carries for 43 rushing yards (7.9 fantasy points), but the lingering groin tightness creates downside risk. With his health in question, he is best kept on fantasy benches as an elite bench stash.


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Performance Ladd McConkey
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
58216.4231
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
58216.4231
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kaelon Black
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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Redzone Touches Ladd McConkey
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kaelon Black
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Ladd McConkey
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
68%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Kaelon Black
OWN
76%
+40.56 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+4.4 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Ladd McConkey
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kaelon Black
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Ladd McConkey

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 14.20 total points (14.20 avg).
  • Currently 12.5 points behind the leader: Christian Watson
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Rib (Since Sep 13, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 82 and 16.40 YPC and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: +8 Rec TDs: +1,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 85, REC YDS: 1050, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Kaelon Black

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 7.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 27.3 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Groin (Since Sep 17, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 50th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 49th among RB.
  • Ranked 101st in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 14 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 65 (65.00 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 98th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +65, Rush AVG: +4.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +5 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 100, RUSH YDS: 400, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 75, REC TDS: 1
Next Up Health Check
Injury Ladd McConkey

RIB - Since Sep 13, 2026

McConkey was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 2 versus the Raiders.
Injury Kaelon Black

GROIN - Since Sep 17, 2026

Black was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 2 versus the Dolphins.
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Ladd McConkey

Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.00294.0021503.65
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 13.00 total points (13.00 avg).
  • Currently 5 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 2 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 74 (74.00 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 220 (220.00 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 5 (5.00 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 13.00 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -53, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: EVEN,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Matchups Kaelon Black

Week 2
San Francisco 49ers VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00290.0022003.66
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 4.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 290.00 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 8 in turnovers with 2 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 130 (130.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 160 (160.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 2 (2.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -138, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -6,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Ladd McConkey
20.92
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kaelon Black
8.39
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Ladd McConkey
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 LAC 16 112 82 1149 14.0 7 0 0 0 0
2025 LAC 16 107 66 789 12.0 6 0 0 0 0
2026 LAC 1 7 5 82 16.4 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 126 90 1476 16.4 18 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 78 52 712 13.6 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 35 244 165 2249 13.6 15 0 0 0 0
Career Kaelon Black
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 SF 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
ON PACE 18 252 1170 4.6 0 18 18 90 5.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
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