Highlight of the Chargers: Ladd McConkey extends the lead over the Patriots

Highlight of the Chargers: Ladd McConkey extends the lead over the Patriots

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ladd McConkey set a Chargers rookie record early Saturday, securing his 72nd reception of the season to surpass Keenan Allen in the franchise rankings.

So why not add a touchdown to your day?

After Derwin James went down on a fumbled throw by the Patriots, the Chargers offense took control at 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 him up on first and score from the six.

Justin Herbert dropped back and scanned the field before firing a rocket over the middle to McConkey, who caught it with a swarm of Patriots defenders surrounding him and extended the Chargers’ lead to 17-0.

The drive also took Herbert past Peyton Manning for the most passing yards in a player’s first five seasons when he hit JK Dobbins on a checkdown for 7 yards to get the Chargers within the Patriots’ 15-yard line .

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers highlight: Ladd McConkey extends lead over Patriots

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