Ladd McConkey Sets NFL Rookie Playoff Record with 197 Yards in Chargers' Wild-Card Loss to Texans

Jan 12, 2025, 12:25 AM

Ladd McConkey, a rookie wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, set a new NFL record for the most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game during the team's wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, with a final score of 31-12. McConkey amassed 197 receiving yards on nine catches, surpassing the previous record of 181 yards set by Puka Nacua. His performance included an 86-yard touchdown reception on third-and-26, which was the Chargers' only touchdown of the game. Despite the loss, McConkey's standout performance in his playoff debut places him among elite company, with only Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas having recorded more receiving yards in their playoff debuts. McConkey, selected in the second round of the 2024 draft class, finished his rookie season with 82 catches for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the most productive rookies of the year.