Vast receiver Ladd McConkey is energetic and can play via a cracked rib, and he speculated to put on a flak jacket at the moment because the s host the s at SoFi Stadium.
After struggling the harm in Week 1 towards the Cardinals, McConkey missed early-week practices however returned in a restricted capability on Friday.
In Week 1, the distinction within the passing recreation earlier than and after McConkey's third-quarter departure was staggering. With McConkey on the sphere creating separation, quarterback Justin Herbert averaged 8.9 yards per cross try. With out him, that quantity dropped to three.9 yards.
Even when McConkey acts partly as a decoy to open up alternatives for Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris, he forces the Raiders to respect the intermediate routes the place he usually thrives.
McConkey has recorded 19 catches for 221 yards and two touchdowns in 4 profession video games towards the Raiders.
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