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Keenan Allen owners, what's your plan? (1 Viewer)

First of all I feel awful for Allen & Bolts fans.

I guess I'm going Williams, Wallace, Fuller. Maybe TSmith if he performs tonight.

 
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Exactly. Guys like Royal, Beasley, LaFell and Enunwa seem like point-chasing to me. The first three have enough of a history that we know exactly who they are and what their ceilings are. The latter we really don't know, but absent an injury he has no path to fantasy relevance.

I don't know much about him, but I'm really intrigued by Tyrell. People were talking him up as a sleeper before the season, and who does he have competing with him for targets? Benjamin and Woodhead, sure, and Gates will probably have better weeks (KC always shuts him down), but beyond that there's only Inman. I think he has a pretty clear path to WR2 or even 1A (it's not like Benjamin is a stud who has a long-standing bond with Rivers).
Tyrell has good size and speed. He has performed well in preseasons. I think he may be a better play than Benjamin.

 
I traded away Alshon and Sneed for Allen and M. Thomas, so I'm gonna pretty much drink heavily and prepare myself mentally for the toilet bowl but obviously I'll still try and work the waivers. The next Moncrief is out there somewhere.

Luckily I picked up Shepard, Sharpe, and Eli Rogers so I have a few potential candidares in had. Also I don't think Snead is the real deal so despite his game today I'm not totally freaking out about that.

really sucks though, Keenan had 100/1350/9 written all over him this year

 
I have him in 4 out of  6 leagues, great start to the season...

In one dynasty I am stacked at WR, he was my WR4, his loss only hurts during byes.

In my startup dynasty I am in a bind. I have Watkins, Floyd... then Allen, D.Parker, and J.Gordon. I'm rolling with Torrey Smith as my WR3, need Parker to get healthy in a hurry, hoping for Gordon to step up come week 5. My bind is that we start 1 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, and 2 flex. I'm already down Ladarius Green, so I am weak at TE (Walford and V.McDonald). I went light at RB (M.Gordon/Yeldon/C.Sims, with Abdullah on my devy squad). I am maxed out on contract space, with 3 assumed starters currently down and Gordon on the shelf, so I cannot even activate Abdullah for my flex unless I give him a 1-2 year contract or drop a good player. Gonna wait it out until I see what I have in Parker/Gordon/T.Smith.

One redraft is a 10 team with silly shallow lineups (2QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, K, D, NO flex), so I'm fine there. this league has 24/7 FCFS waivers, even during games... somebody dropped Snead before his  for T. Sharpe, so I pounced on Snead. I have Rivers as my 2nd starting QB, so that sucks. I did get Wentz last week, so maybe they can by my QB2BC.

My other redraft sucks, 12 team start 2RB, 2WR, + 2 flex. I have AJ Green, then Allen, Parker, Floyd, then V.Jackson/Torrey Smith/Funchess. Sproles is my RB3, Barnidge my TE2... Gonna be tough sledding, not a bunch on the wire.

I'm sure nobody read this far, but it is a bit cathartic to type it anyway. :unsure:

 
Ojaays said:
You won't be dropping Riddick. Guy was #2 last year behind only Woodhead in targets and catches, caught 80 passes last year and hit the ground running this year.
After the game I see that I will not be dropping him.  I'm hoping I can trade him.  I have Riddick, Addullah, Yeldon, Bernard, Powell and Rawls.  I'm hoping I can trade someone.

 
This is a safe space. No one is judging. We're all here to support you.  :P
I was gonna say  nobody right here   I read everything   Yes even if its in amazement

Im too stubborn to ever gain like elite/guru status, but I think fbg guys go through stages in knowledge/posting..

Hope to read more, especially if ya develop a plan of attack..

Dont be too quick on judging some of them players..

My League dropped several, including Funchess  (think im gonna make some room,,  dunno)

It might not hurt to find out what the Travis Benjamin owner thinks hes holding

Also. Wentz looked real good, but all the teams will have more tape etc.

 
Drafted Kelvin Benjamin 60th in one league where I lost Allen so should be fine. Totally screwed in the other.

 
Only got one share of him:

I luckily only had Allen as my WR3 in a league with only two required (keep 4 league, took him in the first round after cutting him) behind Allen Robinson and DeAndre Hopkins.  Jordan Mathews was on my bench yesterday, so he will slot right in.  Will need to hit the wire for bye-week fill as my only other WR is Dotscon. 

 
I haven't seen Williams play. What are the reasons why most people seem higher on him than Inman?
I think mainly because Inman had his shot last year when Allen went down and he did virtually nothing with that golden opportunity (alongside a washed-up Floyd).

Who knows what Williams can do, but two things he has going for him is that (1) he has a good WR in Benjamin to draw defensive attention away; and (2) he's not Inman,

 
Was thinking Nelson Agholor might be an intriguing pickup for a fretful Allen owner. Eagles seem content to let Wentz sling it a bit, and Agholor is probably at least third in line for targets - maybe even better while Ertz is injured. He scored a TD this week, could be the start of a decent rapport with Wentz. He has had a bit of an issue with drops, but everyone on the waiver wire is there for a reason.

 
Was thinking Nelson Agholor might be an intriguing pickup for a fretful Allen owner. Eagles seem content to let Wentz sling it a bit, and Agholor is probably at least third in line for targets - maybe even better while Ertz is injured. He scored a TD this week, could be the start of a decent rapport with Wentz. He has had a bit of an issue with drops, but everyone on the waiver wire is there for a reason.
Yeah, I thought about Agholor and Pryor, but ultimately went with TWill because he has the best opportunity *and* the best QB throwing to him. It's hard to imagine a raw rookie QB sustaining three startable fantasy receivers.

 
At the moment, I'm thinking of seeing what I can get for Brees after his huge game. Full-point PPR league, so I should be able to get by at QB but now I'm really hurting for WR/Flex depth.

 
I think mainly because Inman had his shot last year when Allen went down and he did virtually nothing with that golden opportunity (alongside a washed-up Floyd).

Who knows what Williams can do, but two things he has going for him is that (1) he has a good WR in Benjamin to draw defensive attention away; and (2) he's not Inman,
He is big fast and raw. He will be the deep bomber in the offense. Think malcolm floyd style. Not enuff targets in ppr

 
Tyrell has good size and speed. He has performed well in preseasons. I think he may be a better play than Benjamin.
I'm in line with this. Don't upset the apple cart more than it already is... let Benjamin stay on course, and Tyrell needs to step in/step it up.

No way to replace Allen. Grab Tyrell and hope for good things.

 
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Hurts for me, as I was already missing a true #1 with Allen and Demaryius as my top 2.  I'll be riding M. Floyd, Will Fuller and Sterling Shepard in his place, with hopes of picking up someone eventually,  I don't really see too many available WRs this week worth picking up, expect maybe M. Wallace.
Your league is bad if Wallace is on the waiver wire. I guess I'm the only one that saw a steal in the 9th/10th round (probably why he's on 5/10 of my teams).  Ya gotta pick him up.

 
I feel like I'm really screwed in the one league that I own him.  It's a ppr league--and I ended up drafting David Johnson at 1.8.  I wasn't intending on drafting an RB in the first--but I kinda bought the hype and wasn't expecting DJ to be available.   Luckily--I was able to get Allen Robinson in the second--and Keenan in the 3rd.  Now--I'm down to Arob-Randall Cobb-Diggs-Josh Gordon as my only wr's.   While that doesn't look terrible--I liked having Allen in there because I feel like he has such a high floor when he's on the field.   In my league--the WW for wr's is pretty dried up because of the full point ppr. Teams just stockpiled like crazy.  I think I might just look to pick up high a upside RB handcuff and hope for an injury.  At least then I could look to make a deal for a solid WR.   Sucks losing a key player so early in the season.  
you can do a lot worse than that 4 some. JG is gonna be a beast

 
Your league is bad if Wallace is on the waiver wire. I guess I'm the only one that saw a steal in the 9th/10th round (probably why he's on 5/10 of my teams).  Ya gotta pick him up.
85% of all ESPN & Yahoo leagues are bad. OK guy. Wish we could all be as good at FF as you man. 

 
Your league is bad if Wallace is on the waiver wire. I guess I'm the only one that saw a steal in the 9th/10th round (probably why he's on 5/10 of my teams).  Ya gotta pick him up.
Sure. We just don't have many bench roster spots, so there's not a lot of room to hold on to extra guys like Wallace.  My 5 WR's were Allen, D. Thomas, M. Floyd, S. Shepard, and Will Fuller, and there's no room for a sixth really.  I wouldn't roster Wallace before any of those guys, except Allen now that he's done.

 
Sure. We just don't have many bench roster spots, so there's not a lot of room to hold on to extra guys like Wallace.  My 5 WR's were Allen, D. Thomas, M. Floyd, S. Shepard, and Will Fuller, and there's no room for a sixth really.  I wouldn't roster Wallace before any of those guys, except Allen now that he's done.
Agree to disagree. I think Wallace outscores any rookie WR this year (Shepard and Fuller).  The learning curve for WRs is medium/high so I'm guessing they are running simplistic route trees and defenses will be all over them soon enough. It's not like this is coming out of no-where. The reports all summer were that Wallace was Flacco's top target. Then he had the most targets in the preseason games. 

To top it off, none of Flacco's receivers were being taken before the 9th round.  How is that possible? He's a super bowl winning QB with a great deep ball. Obviously the Ravens WR core was being drastically undervalued.  

 
85% of all ESPN & Yahoo leagues are bad. OK guy. Wish we could all be as good at FF as you man. 
I should also note that he was rostered in every one of my leagues, even when I didn't take him.  You guys are behind the 8-ball. Anyone savvy saw the upside given his cost and lack of competition for targets.

 
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Agree to disagree. I think Wallace outscores any rookie WR this year (Shepard and Fuller).  The learning curve for WRs is medium/high so I'm guessing they are running simplistic route trees and defenses will be all over them soon enough. It's not like this is coming out of no-where. The reports all summer were that Wallace was Flacco's top target. Then he had the most targets in the preseason games. 

To top it off, none of Flacco's receivers were being taken before the 9th round.  How is that possible? He's a super bowl winning QB with a great deep ball. Obviously the Ravens WR core was being drastically undervalued.  
Well, we'll wait and see.  I don't have anything against Wallace, and do think he'll have a nice bounce back year with Flacco, but just not sure I want him over the guys I already have.  I could possibly make an arguement for him over Shepard, but it's not that clear cut to me.  Fuller can get deep at will, and defenses have to focus on Hopkins, so he's in a pretty good spot.  The only risk with Fuller are his hands.  If he holds on to more than he drops, he'll be a great option.  If I could afford to roster one more WR, it would be Wallace, and that was the case before the season started, but I just don't have the room in this league.

In my other league, I have B. Marshall, D. Thomas, Baldwin, Hurns and J. Gordon.  Who should I drop to pick up Wallace?

 
Well, we'll wait and see.  I don't have anything against Wallace, and do think he'll have a nice bounce back year with Flacco, but just not sure I want him over the guys I already have.  I could possibly make an arguement for him over Shepard, but it's not that clear cut to me.  Fuller can get deep at will, and defenses have to focus on Hopkins, so he's in a pretty good spot.  The only risk with Fuller are his hands.  If he holds on to more than he drops, he'll be a great option.  If I could afford to roster one more WR, it would be Wallace, and that was the case before the season started, but I just don't have the room in this league.

In my other league, I have B. Marshall, D. Thomas, Baldwin, Hurns and J. Gordon.  Who should I drop to pick up Wallace?
Nobody

 
I agree, it was a bit of a rhetorical question as this guy is suggesting it's a crime that Wallace is still available on the WW.  I have better options in both leagues.  Now perhaps in a 12 team league he should be rostered, but in my two 10 team leagues he's on the fringe.  I'm sure he's a better option for somebody's team, I just don't think he is for mine.

 
Allen owner with 8th waiver spot. Not looking good.

Two on my short list, but will most likely have to go deeper.

1. Fuller

2. T Williams

3. Sanu

4. Wallace

5. V Cruz

6. Agholor

7. LaFell

8. Rogers

 
I agree, it was a bit of a rhetorical question as this guy is suggesting it's a crime that Wallace is still available on the WW.  I have better options in both leagues.  Now perhaps in a 12 team league he should be rostered, but in my two 10 team leagues he's on the fringe.  I'm sure he's a better option for somebody's team, I just don't think he is for mine.
If you're stacked on WR, great! Don't pick him up. But not every team has that good of a WR core. The point is that he should have been drafted by someone who was clearly weaker with WRs.

 
I agree, it was a bit of a rhetorical question as this guy is suggesting it's a crime that Wallace is still available on the WW.  I have better options in both leagues.  Now perhaps in a 12 team league he should be rostered, but in my two 10 team leagues he's on the fringe.  I'm sure he's a better option for somebody's team, I just don't think he is for mine.
I'm not sold on Wallace, I need to see more. But, if you have to wait n' see more, he'll most likely get scooped up and rostered by somebody this week. Either it was a good pick up, or not. Most likely he's bench fodder, but I could also be "wrong."

 
Little late to this ... In a Work league that is competitive but not full of good players. Example I picked Fuller off WW THIS morning. (after waivers ran) ...

I have Keenan.. Sanu, Tyrell Williams, and Sharpe available ...

Having a hard time deciding here ... Sanu, I guess?

 
Little late to this ... In a Work league that is competitive but not full of good players. Example I picked Fuller off WW THIS morning. (after waivers ran) ...

I have Keenan.. Sanu, Tyrell Williams, and Sharpe available ...

Having a hard time deciding here ... Sanu, I guess?
I think Sharpe will have the most targets.

 
redfive said:
Little late to this ... In a Work league that is competitive but not full of good players. Example I picked Fuller off WW THIS morning. (after waivers ran) ...

I have Keenan.. Sanu, Tyrell Williams, and Sharpe available ...

Having a hard time deciding here ... Sanu, I guess?
I feel like at this point in the season, you want to go after guys with upside. Sharpe seems to have the inside track on a WR1 job (albeit on a poor offense) and Williams has a shot at it on a better offense. Sanu is at best a WR2 on a so-so offense.

Now, a few weeks from now if you need a bye-week plugin, he might be the best option. (Alternatively, if you were dangerously thin at WR and need to plug in a Keenan replacement right away, then maybe). But failing that, I'd go Sharpe, TWill and Sanu.

Oh, and if your leaguemates are guppies, all the more reason to focus on high-ceiling guys. You'll always be able to find a decent plug-n-play option when you need one.

 
I wasn't that big on Keenan Allen this year, but in our local draft, he was still there near the end of the 2nd, so I took him.  I replaced him this week with Eli Rogers. 

My early picks in that draft were:

Julio (3rd overall)

K Allen

Jeffrey

Montcrief

DeMarco

J Hill

A Foster

S Ware

So, while losing Allen kind of sucks, I will be okay; I've got depth. 

 
In one league I am going with Shepard. In another, I have Gordon waiting in the wings but have to figure out how to get to that point.

 

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