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WR Keenan Allen, CHI (4 Viewers)

Broncobiv said:
But what if he practices but is on a "snap count" like last week? At least Lynn was upfront about it, so if he says something similar this week, gotta bench Allen. 
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If he practices in full I don’t imagine he would be. But yeah, partial practices no way I risk it. 

 
I'm also an Allen survivor, thanks much in part to Waller the (absolute) Baller and Jonathan Taylor. I'm in agreement with what others have recently stated; if Keenan's not practicing fully by Friday, I'm out. The Chargers have too many playmakers and too little left to play for to push their star receiver on the field. 

 
Keen Allen (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. 

That makes two missed practices in a row for Allen, who was limited in Week 15 against the Raiders. He'll have ten days between games before Sunday's matchup with Denver, but he remains iffy. Allen will need to practice Thursday and Friday to have a decent shot to play this week. Even then, the team could limit his snaps, creating another headache for fantasy managers. Tyron Johnson and Hunter Henry would benefit from Allen being out or limited. 

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Tyron Johnson

, Hunter Henry

SOURCE: Daniel Popper on Twitter

Dec 23, 2020, 5:17 PM ET
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Keenan Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Week 16 against the Broncos.

It’s an encouraging sign that Allen returned to practice (albeit on a limited basis) on Friday. He’ll at least be 10 days removed from his frustrating 24-snap letdown in primetime in Week 15 and, barring any reports that state otherwise, should be viable as a high-floor WR2. Monitoring the tea leaves beforehand will be crucial since coach Anthony Lynn could discuss limiting Allen yet again in the next 48 hours.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter

Dec 25, 2020, 4:17 PM ET
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Still not sure what to do with Allen tomorrow. If Lynn comes out and says he's going to be on a snap count, like he did last week, gotta bench the guy. But if reports are that he's not going to be limited at all? It'll be tough to bench him. 

My best alternative is Crowder in a full PPR. So while he's not the greatest option, I can still probably hope for around 10 points if he doesn't get a TD, if I choose to bench Allen. 

 
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Broncobiv said:
Still not sure what to do with Allen tomorrow. If Lynn comes out and says he's going to be on a snap count, like he did last week, gotta bench the guy. But if reports are that he's not going to be limited at all? It'll be tough to bench him. 

My best alternative is Crowder in a full PPR. So while he's not the greatest option, I can still probably hope for around 10 points if he doesn't get a TD, if I choose to bench Allen. 
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Having similar thoughts here.  I don't like it but I'm leaning towards benching Keenan for Russell Gage, who has been solid these past 3 weeks.

 
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) has a chance to play in Week 16 against the Broncos.

Rapsheet added that Allen is pushing to play and remains a game-time decision. If his situation is anything like last week (which Rapoport says it is), it will be impossible to trust Allen as a fantasy option this week. He played just 24 snaps and caught one pass last week while acting mostly as a decoy. The mixed reports on his status only add to the uncertainty surrounding his health for Week 16. Desperate fantasy managers can try trotting out Allen for the chance that he is actually healthy but the risk simply doesn't seem worth the reward in playing him.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Dec 27, 2020, 8:20 AM ET
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Earlier today:

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 16 against the Broncos. 

Allen was used primarily as a decoy last week. He saw just three targets and only played 24 snaps. Both were lows for him dating back to Week 5 when he left with a back injury. The Chargers have been out of playoff contention for a few weeks and Allen just signed a massive extension with LA this offseason. Having invested a lot in their star receiver, it doesn't make much sense for the Chargers to let him play through this hamstring injury in a meaningless game. Allen will close out his 2020 campaign in a shootout versus the Chiefs next week if the extra rest gets him healthy enough to suit up. 

SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Dec 27, 2020, 12:43 AM ET
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Chargers placed WR Keenan Allen on the reserve/COVID-19 list. 

Allen's hamstring injury already had him doubtful for Sunday's finale against the Chiefs. He will now officially head into the offseason having barely played in Week 15 and missing the final two contests. The 28-year-old was having one of his finest seasons in Justin Herbert's rookie campaign before going down, corralling 100 passes for 992 yards and eight touchdowns. He will fall five catches shy of a new career high and eight yards short of his fifth 1K campaign, including fourth straight. The Chargers thought Herbert was targeting his slot blanket too much, but it will undoubtedly remain a theme for 2021, keeping Allen locked in as a top-18, and likely higher, option at wideout. Allen is signed with Los Angeles through 2024 after re-upping in September. 

Dec 31, 2020, 4:41 PM ET
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10 Insights: Keenan Allen's Instant Chemistry With Justin Herbert

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1) Over the last four seasons, Keenan Allen has averaged 101 catches, 1,195 receiving yards and 6.5 touchdowns. He's appeared in 62-of-64 regular-season games since 2017.

2) Allen had a career-high 16 receptions last season in Week 11 vs. the Jets. He was also targeted a career-high 19 times by quarterback Justin Herbert in two separate games (Week 3 vs. Carolina and the aforementioned game against New York). The only other game Allen was targeted that many times was on "Sunday Night Football" in 2018 against the Pittsburgh Steelers – a 33-30 L.A. win.
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I'm loving the redraft ADP of Allen (29.3/WR10) this year.

Of the guys being taken before him, it's unlikely he'll be surpassed in targets by more than 3 of them: Adams - presuming AR - Diggs & Hopkins. Had double digit targets in 10 of his first 13 games. Getting true WR1 target hog in the mid-third is perfect draft stuff.

At least some of this is related to what happened last year during the FF playoffs last year. I'm sorry for your pain but he's still gonna beast in 2021 whether you forgive him or not.

(emotional thinking of your leaguemates is a great arbitrage play for you to take advantage of)

Mike Thomas is also lagging in drafts this year but I like Keenan's situation better.

 
Keenan Allen caught 9-of-13 targets for 100 yards in the Chargers' 20-16 Week 1 win over Washington. 

It looked too easy for Allen against one of the league's better secondaries. He got open time and again and helped Justin Herbert convert third down after third down in a close game. Allen led the Bolts in targets. He lined up in the backfield for a few snaps early in the game -- interesting usage for the route-running dynamo. Allen -- and teammate Mike Williams -- should have no problem next week against a weak Dallas secondary.
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Keenan Allen caught 7-of-11 targets for just 36 yards in the Chargers' Week 4 win over the Raiders.

After back-to-back 100-yard games to open the year, Allen's 23 targets over the last two weeks have produced a combined 15-86-1 line. His average depth of target was what seemed to be right around the line of scrimmage in this one. The targets are still there for the Chargers' stud slot man, as he's averaging 11 targets per game through four weeks. Allen will be a rock-solid high-end WR2 for Week 5 against the Browns.

Oct 5, 2021, 12:17 AM ET
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Keenan Allen caught 6-of-9 targets for 75 yards in the Chargers' Week 5 win over the Browns.

Allen had two catches for three yards about midway through this one and also had a bad drop, but the veteran wideout made a couple big plays in a wild second half where the two teams combined for 66 points. Allen's big catch was a 4th-and-7 conversion. Allen has just one touchdown on the year despite Justin Herbert throwing 11 over the last three weeks. Allen will be a WR2 next week against the Ravens.

- NBC SportsEDGE
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Keenan Allen caught 5-of-5 targets for 50 yards in the Chargers' Week 6 loss to the Ravens. 

It was a surprising statline on an afternoon where the Chargers fell behind two touchdowns early in the second quarter, and Allen's second-consecutive flop in pass-friendly game script. He has been held to 10-or-fewer targets in three of his past five games, though he is still averaging 9.6 looks. Allen has appeared a gear slower this year as Mike Williams has ascended to the WR1 ranks, but he is still an utterly critical targets receptacle for this on-the-rise offense. He also has a week to rest up before the Chargers come off bye to host the Patriots. Allen remains a weekly top-18 option. 

- NBC SportsEDGE
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Keenan Allen (knee) is questionable for Week 10 against the Vikings.

Allen was limited for both Thursday's and Friday's practices and is fully expected to play. He's viewed as a low-end WR1 in a potential shootout against Minnesota's injury-riddled defense.

SOURCE: Daniel Popper on Twitter

Nov 12, 2021, 4:09 PM ET
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Keenan Allen (ankle) is expected to play in Week 10 against the Vikings.

Allen got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday so he was always expected to play. He should be unimpeded by the minor ankle issue and return WR1/2 numbers in a shootout with the Vikings. Allen has hit at least 50 yards in all but one game this year and a high-scoring environment should propel him far beyond that floor.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Nov 14, 2021, 8:23 AM ET
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Keenan Allen caught 9-of-12 targets for 112 yards in the Chargers' Week 11 win over the Steelers.

Allen didn't hit paydirt, but he had a plethora of jaw-dropping plays against a solid Steelers defense, and he operated as a consistent chain-mover throughout the night for Justin Herbert. Mike Williams ended up scoring a touchdown, but Allen has distanced himself lately as the Chargers' alpha wide receiver. In fact, this was Allen's fourth straight game with double-digit targets. Expect another high-volume performance in Week 12 against the Denver.

Nov 21, 2021, 11:49 PM ET
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menobrown said:
Skeletore Eh said:
Perfect timing for a Covid designation.  No word on vaccination status as of yet
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You can usually tell by how long they the coaches say they are out.  In his case Staley said he was "day to day" which would mean he's vaccinated.
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Vaxxed.

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Monday. He is vaccinated, meaning he can rejoin the team — if he’s asymptomatic — once he passes two tests at least 24 hours apart.
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Still a good chance he misses this week, though. 

 
NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti reports that Chargers WR Keenan Allen is vaccinated.

This means Allen could play Sunday if he records two negative tests at least 24 hours apart. However, it also means Allen tested positive for COVID-19 since vaccinated players can not be close contacts, so it still seems more likely than not that he sits for Week 14. With that being said, fantasy managers will need to monitor news throughout the week to see whether Allen can clear protocols in time.

SOURCE: Taylor Bisciotti on Twitter

Dec 7, 2021, 7:31 PM ET
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If Allen is forced to miss, does anyone know if it's Guyton or Palmer? Are the positions important in the Chargers scheme to where one of them is specifically the replacement in Allen's spot? Or is it interchangeable and a rotation of those 2 guys likely? Would be helpful to anyone needing a spot start this week if anyone knows.... TIA

 
Keenan Allen (COVID list) won't play in Week 14 against the Giants.

As expected. With Mike Williams (close contact) still trending towards being cleared on Saturday, some combination of Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer will replace Allen at wide receiver. If Williams plays, both he and Jared Cook would be the pivots to chase. If Williams is ruled out, Guyton makes for an interesting WR3/4 flier as the team's only deep threat. Expect the Chargers to lean on Austin Ekeler against New York's heavy zone scheme regardless.

SOURCE: Daniel Popper on Twitter

Dec 10, 2021, 4:37 PM ET
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Chargers activated Keenan Allen from the reserve/COVID list.

It puts him on track to suit up against the Chiefs on Thursday night. Though there is some risk involved in firing up Allen in his first game back from the COVID list, the fact he garnered double-digit targets in five of his last six games prior to missing Week 14 bodes well for his floor.

SOURCE: Doug Kyed on Twitter

Dec 14, 2021, 4:40 PM ET
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Keenan Allen caught 6-of-10 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' Week 15 overtime loss to the Chiefs. 

With three scores in his past two games, Allen is finally experiencing some touchdown regression, even though he had a COVID-related absence mixed in between. He has also now reached 10 targets in 9-of-13 appearances. His score was a fourth quarter laser from Justin Herbert that the sophomore quarterback delivered into a pileup of traffic. There was a scary moment in the first half where Allen came up limping after tweaking his left foot, but he was good to go after having a heel pad put into his shoe. Allen now has 10 days to rest up for a fantasy semifinals smash spot in the Texans.  

Dec 17, 2021, 12:15 AM ET
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(RotoWire) Allen was forced out of Sunday's game against the Raiders with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Prior to his exit from Sunday's season opener, Allen caught all four of his targets for 66 yards. If he's forced to miss any time, Jalen Guyton and/or DeAndre Carter would be candidates to see added snaps behind fellow WRs Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer.
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Kennan Allen is getting an MRI on the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 1 against the Raiders.​

The Chargers face the Chiefs on Thursday, making Allen very much in doubt for Week 2. DeAndre Carter should help fill in for Allen, with Mike Williams and Josh Palmer operating on the outside. It's possible that Jalen Guyton, who ran only three routes against the Raiders, will also have a role if Allen misses time. We should know more shortly.
SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Sep 12, 2022, 9:49 AM ET
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I always criticize Keenan in the off-season since he became a part of our local basketball group… dude never works out in the offseason … plays way too many video games … and now the phantom injuries are gonna start adding up … instead of focusing on making his body better… over the past he’d make R&B albums … come hoop with a bunch of regular people… video games … come on bro wtf
 

Chargers coach Brandon Staley refused to rule out WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) but admitted "it's not looking great" for Week 2's game against the Chiefs.​

Allen's hamstring will, per Staley, "probably take some time to heal." Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, and Gerald Everett will be the beneficiaries of Allen's injury if, as seems incredibly likely, Allen does not play on Thursday Night Football. Allen's hamstring injury has not been described as incredibly serious, so he might have a shot at playing in Week 3.
SOURCE: Lindsey Thiry on Twitter
Sep 13, 2022, 4:35 PM ET
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Keenan Allen (hamstring) is out for Week 2 against the Chiefs.​

As expected. The short week was just too much to overcome, but it sounds like Allen's hamstring injury isn't too severe. The Chargers' wideout trio Thursday night will likely be Mike Williams and Josh Palmer outside and DeAndre Carter in the slot. Williams and Palmer are prime bounce-back candidates after sluggish Week 1 outputs. Williams and Palmer were Nos. 1 and 2 in routes for the Chargers in Week 1.
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Sep 14, 2022, 2:52 PM ET
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Keenan Allen (hamstring) participated in individual drills at Wednesday's practice.​

Donald Parham (hamstring) was also doing individual work. It's a good sign for both players' Week 3 status after Allen missed Week 2 and Parham yet to make his season debut. We'll have to continue to track practice reports on both players the rest of the week.
SOURCE: Jeff Miller on Twitter
Sep 21, 2022, 3:46 PM ET
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grateful zed said:
is he a must play if he starts?

im thinking of waiting at least one week to see.
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Thinking the same thing. Herbert's ribs. and Allen just comming off a hammy concern me. I'm rolling with Drake and Garrett this week along with Pitt and Waddle. If I hear Allen is having good practices I may play him fir Garrett.
 
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