Keenan Allen Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Keenan Allen
WR
, Chicago Bears

Age: 32
Weight: 211 lbs
Height: 6' 2"
College: California

ADP: 78
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
40.2	282	2	30	0

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by Scott Pagel

· Oct 09, 2015 · 1:10 AM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs Pittsburgh

Keenan Allen continued his hot play in 2015 by collecting four catches for 72 yards and a TD last week. It was his third TD of the season.

It came in a tough matchup against the Browns, despite his receptions and targets being down from some of his other bigger games from this season. Hopefully for owners, Allen is back to his consistent ways from his rookie season. This week, it's a much better matchup as the Steelers are 23rd in allowing fantasy points to WRs. Given Pittsburgh is tough against the run, passing may be in the game plan this week for the Chargers and so Allen is a low-end WR1 option and should continue to be in lineups.

by Scott Pagel

· Oct 01, 2015 · 8:14 PM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs Cleveland
Keenan Allen had another monster game in Week 3, catching 12 passes for 133 yards and two TDs, while being targeted 18 times. He's sandwiched two nice performances around a clunker in Week 2, so owners are sill holding their breath in terms what what they can expect every week from Allen. This week, the Browns are the matchup at home, but rank ninth in allowing fantasy points to WRs. Cleveland appears much more vulnerable against the run, so that may be the point of attack for the Bolts this week. Still, Allen is a high-end WR2 play who should be in lineups.

by Scott Pagel

· Sep 23, 2015 · 6:44 PM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Minnesota
After a monster Week 1, Allen collected just two catches for 16 yards and also fumbled in Week 2. Owners likely have no idea what to expect from Allen. The good news is we're still optimistic he'll contribute solid WR2 numbers. He comes in ranked 15th on our WR list in what is a tough matchup on the road. The Vikes are better against the pass, ranking sixth in allowing fantasy points to WRs. Running the ball will likely be a focal point in the Bolts offense this week. But, Allen should still be somewhat of a factor in the passing game.

by Scott Pagel

· Sep 17, 2015 · 9:07 PM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Cincinnati

Week 1 was the moment Keenan Allen owners have been waiting for for a while. Allen exploded for 15 receptions and 166 yards on 17 targets. Those are the type of WR1 numbers owners have been expecting, going back to his rookie year.

This week's matchup is a bit tougher as the Bengals are third in fantasy points allowed to WRs. But Allen comes in ninth on our list, which is a low-end WR1. Fantasy owners should be encouraged about how the team used Allen in Week 1, moving him around and throwing some short passes to him out of the slot to create mismatches. This week will be a big test and using Allen as a WR3 where he was likely drafted, should be a nice way to utilize him in Week 2.

by Scott Pagel

· Sep 09, 2015 · 11:25 PM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs Detroit
Keenan Allen was a frustrating fantasy receiver last year. Coming off a solid rookie campaign, owners were disappointed with what was a very slow start in 2014. Allen came later in the season as he put together three good weeks from Week 11-13, but then crushed owners the following two weeks before getting hurt.

Allen is once again given the benefit of the doubt and is ranked as a mid-range WR2 at 18th heading into Week 1 against the Lions. Detroit was 12th last season in fantasy points allowed to WRs, so it's certainly not a great matchup. While Allen is the team's top target, one can argue Malcom Floyd was much more consistent and dependable, and Chargets team also added Stevie Johnson in the offseason. It's hard to trust Allen coming into this game, but considering where owners drafted him, he almost has to be in your lineup.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 17, 2015 · 2:15 PM EDT

SD WR Keenan Allen - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Selected in the third round of the 2013 draft by the Chargers, it's hard to believe that Allen, who missed the last two games of the 2014 season with a broken collarbone and an ankle injury, is just 23 years old. Allen led all rookies in 2013 and set a team record with 1,046 receiving yards and 71 catches during the regular season, becoming (at the time) just the fifth rookie since 2000 to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards. Over two years, Allen has averaged 74 receptions for 915 yards and six touchdowns a season. He can improve on those numbers with more consistent play, along with developing a better rapport with Philip Rivers.

Fantasy Downside
One concern? Allen averaged just 10.2 yards per reception in 2014, so he did not create as many explosive plays as he did his rookie season, when he averaged 14.7 yards per reception.

Bottom Line
Coaches could try to free Allen up this season by lining him up in the slot. New Charger Stevie Johnson is also capable of playing the slot, but ESPN.com's Eric Williams contends Allen is a serious bounce-back candidate and threat for 90-plus catches in his third year. If that's the case, Allen's low-end WR2 ADP puts him in line to outperform his draft position.

by Scott Pagel

· Dec 11, 2014 · 2:33 PM EST

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 15, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 - Allen vs. Denver

Keenan Allen crushed fantasy owners last week with a two-catch, three-yard performance. He was targeted just three times and the Pats did a good job of taking him out of the game, as we thought might be the case.

This week it's the Bronocs. Back in Week 8, Allen put up a 9-73-1 line against Denver. The Broncos are 22nd in allowing points to WRs so this is a solid matchup for Allen owners who are still alive this week. It's tough to trust him, but he had played well coming into last week's contest and there's always the possibility this turns into a high-scoring game. Allen makes for a decent WR3 option.