The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

It has become more of a common occurrence than a rarity that the Los Angeles Chargers second-round rookie receiver shows up in a big way in big games. On Saturday night, Ladd McConkey proved once again to be the most reliable and explosive weapon in the Charger's arsenal