Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday, according to Colts' beat reporter Mike Chappell. Allen has missed three straight games with the injury.
Dwayne Allen returns to practice, shot at fantasy start Sunday
The Colts’ tight end returned to practice on Wednesday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Teammate Coby Fleener has done an added decent job filling in for Allen. He's had two big time performances sandwiched around a complete dud. Fortunately for owners who used him last week, Fleener was able to turn just four catches into 127 yards and two scores.
That said, Allen has been the more reliable pass catcher all year long and his impending return to the lineup has to be music to the ears of fantasy owners who’ve held onto him all season.
It remains to be seen whether Allen plays this week, but if he can practice on Thursday, it’s a step in the right direction. Otherwise, those holding on to Fleener at the moment would be wise to retain his services for at least one more game.
