Chargers' Season Ends with Playoff Loss: Ladd McConkey Makes History with NFL Rookie Receiving Record
2025-01-12
Sports Illustrated
The Los Angeles Chargers' postseason run came to a close on Saturday with a 31-12 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Despite the defeat, rookie Ladd McConkey etched his name in the record books with a historic receiving performance, setting a new NFL rookie receiving record. The Chargers' offense struggled to find rhythm, but McConkey's accomplishment was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing playoff exit. With the loss, the Chargers' season comes to an end, but McConkey's emergence as a rising star in the league is a promising sign for the future of the team, highlighting the importance of effective rookie development and NFL playoff strategy.