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Scouting report

by Scott Pagel

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

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

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

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

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.

by Scott Pagel

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 14, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 - Allen vs. New England

Keenan Allen continued his torrid pace over the last three games, adding 11 catches for 121 yards and two TDs last week as the Bolts had to come from behind to knock off Baltimore.

Last week was a pretty favorable matchup coming in as teams tend to struggle to run the ball on the Ravens, so after falling behind Rivers and company took to the air. The matchup is more difficult this week as teams tend to struggle to throw the ball on the Patriots. Allen could very well see a lot of Darrelle Revis this week and the Pats have always been good at taking away whomever they chose from an opponents' offense.

So, the Pats could very well choose to take away the red-hot Allen who has averaged a line of 8-95-1 over the last three weeks. He's also averaged 13 targets in that span. He comes in ranked 20th this week despite those numbers.

by Scott Pagel

SD WR Keenan Allen - Week 13, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 - Allen vs. Baltimore

Owners of Keenan Allen finally got what they were looking for last week as Allen busted out for six catches, 104 yards and his second TD of the year. All came on nine targets. It was only his second 100-yard game of the season, and his first since Week 4 against Jacksonville when he went for 10-135. It was his first TD since Week 8 against Denver.

This week's matchup appears to be another favorable one, as teams that can't run against the Ravens end up taking to the air. Baltimore is near the bottom of the league in allowing fantasy points to WRs as a result. Allen still has fantasy consistency issues and comes with risks, but can at least be used as a solid WR3 option who's seeing over 10 targets per game over his last five.