Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is likely to play in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The second-year pro, listed as questionable on the official injury report, has been limited in practice and was seen limping earlier in the week, but sources indicate the issue is not considered as serious as the rib injury he managed earlier in the 2026 season.
Week 4 Practice Status and Injury Report
McConkey appeared on the Chargers’ injury report with a foot designation. He was limited on Wednesday, did not practice on Thursday (when reporters observed a limp), and returned for a limited session on Friday before drawing a questionable tag for Sunday’s game at Seattle. Official team updates confirmed Derwin James (hamstring) and McConkey among the players carrying questionable designations, while several others were ruled out.
Rapoport’s report on Sunday morning aligned with betting markets that had already released player props for McConkey, a common signal that he is expected to be active. He has previously played through questionable tags this season.
2026 Season Production and Prior Injury
Through three games, McConkey leads the Chargers with 12 receptions for 183 yards and one touchdown on 15 targets. The bulk of that production came in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals (five catches, 82 yards, one score) before a rib injury sidelined him for part of the game. He has managed just seven catches on eight targets across the subsequent two contests as the Chargers sit at 0-3 and have struggled to generate consistent offensive output.
The Georgia product, selected in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, established himself as a reliable target for Justin Herbert as a rookie. This season’s combination of a lingering rib issue and the new foot problem has limited his availability and volume.
Fantasy Football and Game Impact
Fantasy managers face a difficult decision. Historical samples of wide receivers dealing with foot injuries have shown notable production dips—one analysis of 29 similar cases noted an average decline of roughly 48 percent—because the injury can affect planting, cutting, and acceleration. Even if McConkey is active, reduced snap counts or limited explosiveness remain possible risks against a Seahawks defense that has limited scoring opportunities.
If McConkey is inactive or heavily limited, other Chargers pass-catchers such as Quentin Johnston or Tre’ Harris could see increased targets, though the overall offensive environment has made those options difficult to trust. The Chargers enter the matchup as underdogs in a game viewed as important for avoiding an 0-4 start.
McConkey’s expected availability provides a boost for an offense that has leaned on him as its primary separator, but the combination of recent practice limitations and the physical demands of the position means his effectiveness should be monitored closely once the game begins. Final active/inactive decisions are typically confirmed closer to kickoff.