Outlook Ladd McConkey
Ladd McConkey at LAR — Cleared to Return as a Viable Flex Option
Ladd McConkey is listed as healthy after returning to practice on Wednesday, putting the concussion he suffered prior to the bye week behind him. Serving as the primary slot receiver for Justin Herbert, McConkey brings stability back to the Chargers' passing attack alongside Quentin Johnston, especially with outside receiver Tre' Harris nursing a hamstring injury.
Fantasy managers have grown wary after missed time, leaving his start rate at just 21%, but our projections forecast a solid bounce back with 3.8 receptions for 51 yards and 10.7 fantasy points. Slotted as 6.5-point road underdogs against the Rams, a trailing game script should force passing volume, elevating McConkey into high-upside WR3 and Flex territory.
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Outlook Treylon Burks
Treylon Burks vs PHI at home — Questionable tag stalls recent momentum
Burks popped up on the injury report with a foot issue and missed practice on Thursday, putting his availability in jeopardy against Philadelphia. While Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury opened up perimeter targets in Washington's offense alongside Dyami Brown and Stefon Diggs, Burks must clear his questionable tag first. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports and check back often for his final status heading into the weekend.
When on the field, Burks has shown flashes—posting four receptions for 66 yards in his last outing—prompting a recent bump in waiver-wire roster rates. However, with our weekly projection expecting around two catches for 30 yards (6.6 fantasy points), his volume remains volatile. Between his health uncertainty and rotational standing, he is best left on fantasy benches this week.
