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5 Chargers Players to Use in Week 9 Gameup
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5 Chargers Players to Use in Week 9 Gameup

October 27, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) hangs on to the ball for a touchdown while being defended by New Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

One of the unlikely heroes of the Chargers season has been new top wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Los Angeles selected him with the 34th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft. The former Georgia Bulldog made national noise last season with his phenomenal play at the collegiate level and has transitioned very well to the NFL since being drafted. Since becoming Justin Herbert’s new favorite target, he leads the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns. A very impressive feat early in his rookie season.

The Cleveland Browns secondary is currently in a slump when it comes to shutting down a team’s top offensive passing threats. In addition to giving up large amounts of receiving yards to opposing receivers, the defense has failed to force an interception in the past three contests. The secondary will need to be focused despite the lack of offensive threats in the Chargers passing attack.