Ladd McConkey misses practice Thursday (back)

Questionable, missed practice Thursday (back). Fantasy football: McConkey did not practise Thursday after suffering back spasms in pregame warmups Week 9…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Ladd McConkey did not practise Thursday after suffering back spasms during pregame warmups in Week 9 against Houston, missing that entire game. He was not listed on Wednesday's report. He is listed questionable with the back injury ahead of Monday night's matchup against Baltimore.

McConkey's absence creates uncertainty for managers holding him. He has two more chances to practise before Monday's kickoff, but missing Thursday is a warning sign. Even a limited or full practice Friday or Saturday is not a guarantee he plays. Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff. Over his last three games he averaged 4.3 half-PPR points on 3.0 targets a game with a 10% target share and 45% snap rate.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Ladd McConkey

McConkey caught 4 passes for 86 yards on 6 targets on 90% of snaps in Week 8 against the Rams, scoring 10.6 half-PPR points. That was his healthiest game in recent weeks. Over his last three games he has averaged 4.3 half-PPR points on 3.0 targets a game with a 10% target share and 45% snap rate. The Week 8 line was a clear outlier: he managed just 1 catch for 17 yards on 1 target in Week 6 and 0 catches on 2 targets in Week 4.

The back spasms kept him out of Week 9 entirely. Quentin Johnston drew 4 targets on 82% of snaps in Week 8, and Tre Harris saw 3 targets on 51% of snaps, so the Chargers have other options if McConkey cannot go. Our models project 5.8 half-PPR points a game. Over his last three games his 17% air yards share ranked 81st of 189 receivers.

What to do

• Monitor McConkey's practice status Friday and Saturday, but understand that even a full session does not guarantee he plays Monday night.

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff to confirm his availability.

• Have a replacement ready for Monday night, as his recent 4.3 half-PPR points a game over his last three contests makes him a risky option even if active.