Now, McConkey and the Chargers face a Buccaneers defense that allows the most receptions per game in the NFL (25.3). With Herbert back to full health and the Bucs' pass defense ranked among the league's worst, there is significant potential for the Chargers to have a big game through the air.

Ladd McConkey has his first touchdown in almost two months. After the Chargers gave up a 7 play, 70 yard touchdown drive to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, Los Angeles took the ball back looking to match Tampa Bay's pace. Justin Herbert threw his first ...

Over at ESPN, a ranking of the best overall rookies put together by multiple contributors leaves McConkey outside the top 10 and merely in the “just missed” category. This, despite his 58 catches for 815 yards and four scores.