HOUSTON — Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey scored the Chargers’ first touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter Saturday. On 3rd-and-26, McConkey leaped and snagged a pass over the outstretched arms of cornerback Myles Bryant, bounced off of a tackle and took the catch 86 yards for a touchdown. It was the biggest play of the game for the Chargers offense, which has otherwise been lifeless.
What. A. Play. The @Chargers have life ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/vM5rR4oyO8
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025
The Chargers’ momentum ended there. After the score, Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker’s extra point was blocked and returned 86 yards for a score by Texans edge rusher Danielle Hunter, increasing the Texans lead to 25-12.
CHAOS pic.twitter.com/2wya7jeLe8
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025
McConkey has been the lone bright spot for the Chargers offense. He is up to eight catches for 188 yards and a touchdown, which is the most yards he has had in a game in his career. All other Chargers receivers had combined for two catches for 14 yards when McConkey scored his TD.
