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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Ladd McConkey
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Ladd McConkey.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Ladd McConkey
NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Following the Chargers' poor performance, Mattek expressed a desire to fade the entire team, noting he is likely done playing Chargers players, including Ladd McConkey, for the remainder of the season.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Davis Mattek is actively drafting Ladd McConkey, indicating he is a target for his fantasy rosters.NegativeValueJun 7, 2026
Davis Mattek views Ladd McConkey as a safe pick with low bust risk, but does not believe he is more likely than surrounding players to be a league winner; positions him as a floor/safety pick rather than a ceiling bet. Mattek contrasts McConkey with higher-upside selections like Malik Nabers and Colston Loveland, suggesting Christian Watson in the 60s range could easily outscore him. McConkey is also part of a high-ceiling wide receiver stack (with Devonta Smith, Devante Adams, and Jordan Addison) that may have such low floors on given weeks that teams with more balanced wide receiver depth could outperform in playoff weeks.NegativeValueMay 31, 2026
Mattek selected Ladd McConkey in the draft and holds only 3% portfolio ownership of him. Mattek's co-drafter believes McConkey will not be the focal point of the Chargers offense and will be third in the pecking order. Mattek is willing to take the risk to secure Justin Herbert in the next round, but the low ownership and third-tier role projection indicate limited conviction.NegativeProjectionMay 16, 2026
Davis Mattek expresses real concerns about Ladd McConkey's ceiling, questioning whether he can reach 15-16 points per game. McConkey is grouped among third and fourth round wide receivers (alongside DJ Moore, Davante Adams, Luther Burden, Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers, and Teit) with significant ceiling concerns. Mattek states: 'I have real concerns that any of these guys can be a 15-16 points per game player.'NegativeBreakoutNo date
McConkey is positioned as a year-three breakout candidate with strong correlation to Amari Hampton in the Chargers offense under Mike McDaniel. Davis Mattek projects McConkey for around 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns, not reaching Tyreek Hill's 2023 ceiling of 1,800 yards and 13 touchdowns, but still a meaningful contributor if the McDaniel vision materializes. However, at pick 34, Mattek expresses a neutral stance on McConkey's value, stating he doesn't think McConkey is fine and doesn't have a strong opinion either way—he's neither this year's JSN nor a huge bust. Mattek suggests that getting DeVonta Smith or Chris Olave falling five spots after ADP would be better value than taking McConkey at 34. McConkey is drafted as part of Mattek's final wide receiver group alongside Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Stefon Diggs, Trey Tucker, and Jerry Jeudy.NegativeProjectionNo date
Analyst indicates he will not be taking Ladd McConkey at the next pick.