Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey listed day-to-day after rib injury; could affect Week 2 matchup

Los Angeles listed WR Ladd McConkey as day-to-day with a rib injury after Week 1; his availability could change the Chargers’ receiving corps and game-plan for the Raiders matchup.

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- McConkey left the Chargers’ opener after a rib hit and sat out the fourth quarter
- Listed day-to-day on Week 2 pregame reports; no official game-day decision yet
- If unavailable, rookie Brenen Thompson could see an expanded opportunity
- Chargers’ pass-catchers’ availability alters matchups for Darien Porter and the Raiders’ nickel package
- ESPN preview notes Raiders pass rush (five sacks in opener) as a key factor vs. Justin Herbert
- Raiders’ game plan may adjust depending on whether McConkey plays; monitoring expected through game week

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