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Ladd McConkey

Pos: PR2, WR1 Team: LAC YoE: 0
Draft: RD 2, PICK 34
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

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"The 2024 season was a disappointment for the 49ers, but the good news is that Purdy still played at a high level. The 2022 seventh-round pick finished fifth in QBR and third in YPA after leading the league in both in 2023. Purdy missed two games and saw his passing TDs dip from 30 to 20, but he also took his rushing to a new level with career highs in carries, yards and TDs. By season's end, he was 10th among QBs in fantasy PPG, which was a slight dip from his eighth-place finish in 2023. Purdy has yet to finish a season better than 17th in pass attempts, but that could change in 2025 after several major defensive departures. With Kyle Shanahan calling the shots and a good supporting cast led by George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams, Purdy is positioned well for another fringe-QB1 fantasy season."

"Purdy's new deal has been the largest domino waiting to fall of San Francisco's offseason, and the 2022 seventh-round pick now gains long-term commitment from the team via a contract that runs through 2030, and which includes $181 million in total guarantees. The 25-year-old is coming off a down season, having dipped essentially across the board in most passing metrics while throwing just 20 touchdowns, as opposed to the 31 passing scores he logged in 2023. San Francisco's offense as a whole tumbled in 2024, though, an outcome that can in no small part be blamed on injuries to Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) and Christian McCaffrey (knee). The 49ers also inked George Kittle to a four-year extension this offseason, a particularly notable signing given that the standout tight end may operate as Purdy's top pass catcher to kick off the 2025 season, considering Deebo Samuel has been traded to Washington and Aiyuk is still in the process of recovering. Still, with McCaffrey back in action, plus Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson available to lead the wide-receiver room until Aiyuk is 100 percent, Purdy will have no shortage of offensive weapons at his disposal as he works to make the first year under his new deal a comeback season."

	Brock Purdy's interceptions have increased by 300.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Brock Purdy's rushing yards have decreased by 64.78% over the past 10 weeks.
	Brock Purdy's passing yards have increased by 42.13% over the past 6 weeks.
	Brock Purdy's rushing touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.
	Brock Purdy's sacks have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Ladd McConkey

Pos: PR2, WR1 Team: LAC YoE: 0
Draft: RD 2, PICK 34
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"McConkey is entering his second NFL season following an impressive rookie campaign in which he ranked in the top 20 among receivers in receptions, yards, TDs, catch rate, yards per target and yards per route run. Following a bit of an inconsistent start, McConkey heated up down the stretch and ended up 12th in fantasy points (18th in PPG). Including the playoffs, the 2024 second-round pick caught five or more passes in eight straight games to end the season. The 23-year-old has already emerged as Justin Herbert's top target and his short-to-intermediate role puts a 100-plus catch season in play in 2025. He's a safe WR2 with upside for even more."

"McConkey made quite the splash in his postseason debut, setting a new career high in receiving yards (197) while tying his previous high-water mark in receptions (nine). The 23-year-old rookie's box score result was the only one worth mentioning for a Chargers squad that netted just 261 yards of offense against the Texans. The disparity between McConkey and all of Los Angeles' other available receiving options in the blowout loss highlights the team's need to surround its No. 1 option with talent as we look ahead to the 2025 season."

	Ladd McConkey's target share has decreased by 23.71% over the past 6 weeks.
	Ladd McConkey's targets have increased by 43.33% over the past 10 weeks.
	Ladd McConkey's receiving yards have increased by 53.86% over the past 14 weeks.
	Ladd McConkey's receiving touchdowns have increased by 100.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Ladd McConkey's total points have increased by 133.33% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

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FGA

FGM

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FGM 20-29

FGM 30-39

FGM 40-49

FGM 50-59

FGM 60+

2024

7

LAC

ARI

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

4

KC

LAC

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

3

LAC

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0