For the Houston Texans to win on Saturday, it requires a quiet day from Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey.

Move over Keenan Allen... Ladd McConkey has etched his name into the Los Angeles Chargers record book on Saturday afternoon

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.

McConkey set new Chargers rookie records in receptions and receiving yards, as he currently has 77 receptions for 1,054 yards. McConkey surpassed the player he was asked to fill the shoes of, shattering Keenan Allen’s previous records of 71 catches for 1,046 yards, which he set in 2013.

Kamari Lassiter and Ladd McConkey are representing Georgia football before the Chargers and the Texans square off in the playoffs.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Chargers circled McConkey’s name in red ink as far back as 2021.

Texans defensive back Kamari Lassiter and Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey pushed each other at Georgia. Now, they meet in NFL playoffs.

After Derwin James fell on a fumbled toss by the Patriots, the Chargers offense took over on the New England 44 yard line. They mixed the run and the pass as they marched down the field, giving Hassan Haskins a carry up the middle to set up first and goal from the 6.

Kamari Lassiter and Ladd McConkey formed a strong bond and friendship on the University of Georgia practice field as two young football players determined to prove themselves. They had epic practice battles as both earned featured roles for a powerhouse college football team led by Kirby Smart that won two national championships during their