Who Should I Start? Rashee Rice or Ladd McConkey

Tuesday, October 8, 6:11 PM

After having surgery to fix his right LCL on Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) is expected to be out for four months, according to multiple sources. It was a best-case scenario for Rice, who will miss the rest of the 2024 season, but the good news is he's expected to make a full recovery. In addition to his knee, Rice also had a hamstring tendon repaired on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks for the 24-year-old during his rehab, he should be ready to go for the start of the 2025 season next fall. With receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) already out for the year and running back Isiah Pacheco (leg) on Injured Reserve, the Chiefs have lost their best playmakers outside of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can obviously drop Rice at this time and look for a replacement.

Wednesday, November 20, 4:55 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder) was held out of Wednesday's practice, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. The Georgia product sustained this injury in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday evening. In this game, the 23-year-old brought in six of his nine targets for a season-high 123 yards. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of missing Monday's game if he remains sidelined during the week. Since Week 8, the rookie has begun to find some consistency in the passing attack, as he has seen an average of 6.0 targets and 87.5 yards per game. If he can suit up in Week 12, fantasy managers should start him in all formats, as he will be facing the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.