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McConkey was open all afternoon and helped the Chargers maintain what ended up being a 40-7 blowout win. On the afternoon McConkey hauled in 8 catches, for 94 yards, and a paid of explosive touchdowns. McConkey proved to be far too much to handle for any defensive back on New England’s roster as he was open on any given play.

McConkey was selected by the Chargers three picks before the Patriots took Ja’Lynn Polk with the No. 37 pick in the second round. His production has been evident throughout the season, as he has recorded 69 receptions for 960 yards and five touchdowns on the year.

The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey set multiple rookie franchise records during Saturday's blowout win against the Patriots.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

With those picks, the Patriots took wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk at No. 37 and wide receiver Javon Baker at No. 110. With their choices, the Chargers drafted wide receiver Ladd McConkey (34th overall) and cornerback Tarheeb Still (137th).

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey earned some big praise from Patriots CB Jonathan Jones after Saturday's blowout victory.

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