“I like Ladd McConkey against anybody”: Greg Roman shrugs off Eagles DC Vic Fangio and Cooper DeJean’s combo to limit Chargers WR on MNF

The Los Angeles Chargers will look to go above .500 when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. And one of the vital matchups is happening in the slot.

After an explosive professional debut that saw him breach 1,200 yards, Ladd McConkey has taken a step back in 2025 but is still fairly productive, catching 58 passes for 683 yards and five touchdowns. Meanwhile, Cooper DeJean remains among the league's most dominant nickelbacks with 72 tackles (48 solo), 10 pass breakups and an interception.

On Friday, offensive coordinator Greg Roman shared his thoughts on the battle:

"I was born at night, but not last night. Vic's going to have different ways to leverage coverage to where it's not one-on-one at all times. ... But as far as the matchup, I like Ladd against anybody."

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OC Greg Roman yesterday on Cooper DeJean matching up with Ladd: "I was born at night, but not last night. Vic's going to have different ways to leverage coverage to where it's not one-on-one at all times ... But as far as the matchup, I like Ladd against anybody."

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QB Justin Herbert among Chargers' questionables vs. Eagles

Elsewhere on the Chargers' offense, quarterback Justin Herbert was declared questionable on Saturday. He had undergone surgery after fracturing his hand during a 31-14 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

During his press conference on Wednesday, he had seconded Jim Harbaugh's confidence that he would be on the field come gametime:

“It’s pretty early in the process. The plan is to prepare as if I’m going to play. I’m going to see how the next couple of days go and do everything I can to be out there for the team.”

On Saturday, Greg Roman spoke about the team's preparations for potentially missing the quarterback:

“I think you got to try to look at it from all the different angles, you know, as you prepare. What if this happens? ... It’s just a good reminder you really need to work through these contingencies in your mind. A lot of what we practiced that week went out the window. So, really, hats off to Justin and everybody.”

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#PHIvsLAC game status QUESTIONABLE — Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins, Justin Herbert, Otito Ogbonnia OUT — Tucker Fisk

Also questionable are running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring), as well as nose tackle Otito Ogbonnia (elbow/practice window). Out for the game is tight end Tucker Fisk (ankle).

Hampton spoke about wanting to play on Thursday:

"I've been around the whole time, so I've been in meetings and everything. The mental part really hasn't stopped for me, it's just being back in the groove of it is really the main thing."

Kickoff for the game against the Eagles is at 5:15 pm PT on ESPN/ABC.