Fantasy Upside
Allen Robinson had a slow start in his first season with Chicago but has finished WR12 in each of his last two seasons. He saw at least 150 targets in both of those seasons while finishing with 98 and 102 receptions, respectively. He also topped 1,100 yards in each season. That’s a long-winded way of saying Robinson has been very consistent the last two years, and there’s no obvious sign of a major downturn in 2021. If anything, he could get improved quarterback play with the arrival of rookie Justin Fields. Robinson’s role stays mostly the same this season as the Bears added no major upgrades at receiver or tight end.
Fantasy Downside
Allen Robinson will be 28 when the NFL season begins, and that’s typically when we start to see wide receivers begin to decline. While we certainly don’t expect his stats to tank, it is something worth noting. Robinson is also on a franchise tag this season and didn’t reach a long-term deal with Chicago. With a 1-year deal, it’s certainly possible Robinson could become a trade target near the deadline and could land in a worse situation.
2021 Bottom Line
There’s really not too much to dislike about Robinson. He’s proven he can be successful despite having poor quarterbacks his entire career. He’s finished as a low-end WR1 nearly every year he’s been healthy, and he’s in a good situation in Chicago. He’s the top option without much competition, and he might finally have a good quarterback to throw him the ball, whether it be Fields or Andy Dalton. He’s a great third-round option, and a near steal in the fourth round.
