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Keenan Allen

Pos: WR3 Team: LAC YoE: 13
Draft: RD 3, PICK 76
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"McCarthy is entering his de facto rookie campaign after a knee injury cost the 2024 10th overall pick his entire first season in the pros. McCarthy is expected to start in a QB-friendly Kevin O'Connell scheme loaded with targets (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson) that helped Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins to top-12 fantasy campaigns (PPG) during each of O'Connell's three seasons in Minnesota. All three offenses were pass-heavy and scored at least 80% of their TDs through the air. A 22-year-old with no NFL experience, McCarthy is an obvious unknown, but he can add some value with his legs and is well positioned for a productive first season. He's an attractive late-round sleeper target."

"Unfortunately for McCarthy, his 10th career start came to an early end, as he attempted just one pass in the second half before informing head coach Kevin O'Connell that the small hairline fracture in his throwing hand was presenting issues with gripping the football. After having his entire 2024 rookie season wiped out by a meniscus tear in his right knee, McCarthy missed seven total games in 2025 due to a right high-ankle sprain, a concussion and then the fractured hand. When available, he showed strong scrambling ability (181 rushing yards and four TDs), but he still has a long way to go as a passer. On the season, McCarthy completed just 57.6 percent of his throws for 6.7 yards per attempt and an 11:12 TD:INT, and he also took 27 sacks on 270 dropbacks (10 percent sack rate) while fumbling six times, losing two. The 22-year-old will tentatively head into 2026 atop Minnesota's depth chart, but Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Sunday that the Vikings are expected to explore more established options at quarterback via trade or free agency this offseason, potentially forcing McCarthy to compete for the starting job in training camp."

	J.J. McCarthy's passing yards per attempt has increased by 72.85% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's sacks have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's passing touchdowns have increased by 150.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's total touchdowns have increased by 250.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	J.J. McCarthy's total points have increased by 250.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Keenan Allen

Pos: WR3 Team: LAC YoE: 13
Draft: RD 3, PICK 76
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Allen is back with the Chargers (the team he was with for his first 11 pro seasons) after spending last season in Chicago. During that 2024 campaign, Allen handled a hefty 26.9% target share (7.9 per game), which ranked 11th among receivers, during 15 active weeks. His efficiency took a big hit from his Los Angeles years (most Chicago pass catchers had this issue), but he did find the end zone seven times and has now scored between six and eight TDs in seven of his last eight seasons. Allen is now 33-years-old (ancient for an NFL receiver) and hasn't played a full regular season since 2019. He's no longer a fantasy WR1 (he finished 34th in PPG last season), but he has a real shot to trail only Ladd McConkey in targets in a solid Los Angeles offense. Allen is a fine late-round flier for your bench and has WR3/flex upside."

"Allen was one of the few starters head coach Jim Harbaugh allowed to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against Denver. The 33-year-old Allen responded to last week's one-catch performance by leading his club in targets, receptions and yardage with backup QB Trey Lance under center. Allen produced solid PPR numbers in his return to the Chargers this season, accruing 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games. Look for Allen to serve as a security blanket for QB Justin Herbert against the Patriots in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Sunday."

	Keenan Allen's receiving yards have decreased by 46.01% over the past 10 weeks.
	Keenan Allen's target share has decreased by 21.56% over the past 8 weeks.
	Keenan Allen's targets have decreased by 34.29% over the past 10 weeks.
	Keenan Allen's receiving touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 20 weeks.
	Keenan Allen's receptions have decreased by 45.83% over the past 16 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

ATT

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

RUSH SHARE

2025

18

GB

3 - 16

MIN

2.0

7.0

0.0

0.0

3.5

0.065

2025

16

MIN

16 - 13

NYG

2.0

20.0

1.0

1.0

10.0

0.065

2025

15

MIN

34 - 26

DAL

4.0

15.0

1.0

0.0

3.75

0.143

2025

14

WSH

0 - 31

MIN

6.0

19.0

0.0

0.0

3.17

0.176

2025

12

MIN

6 - 23

GB

2.0

10.0

0.0

0.0

5.0

0.1

2025

11

CHI

19 - 17

MIN

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

10

BAL

27 - 19

MIN

5.0

48.0

0.0

0.0

9.6

0.278

2025

9

MIN

27 - 24

DET

9.0

12.0

1.0

0.0

1.33

0.31

2025

2

ATL

22 - 6

MIN

5.0

25.0

0.0

1.0

5.0

0.263

2025

1

MIN

27 - 24

CHI

2.0

25.0

1.0

0.0

12.5

0.077