Editor’s update: Keenan Allen is expected to play barring a setback in pre-game workouts, per Ian Rapoport.
Keenan Allen injury update: How to handle Chargers WR vs. Broncos
The Chargers may be without their top pass-catcher against Denver.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are listing Keenan Allen as questionable vs. the Denver Broncos. Head coach Anthony Lynn did say on Friday that he is hopeful Allen plays in this critical AFC West showdown.
After missing most of the 2016 season with a torn ACL, Allen has struggled to find consistency this year. He does have two games of 100-plus yards, but he also has four games in which he failed to break 70 yards. He also has just one touchdown this year, which ironically came in Week 1 vs. Denver.
Allen also has just nine grabs for 112 yards and no scores over his last two games, despite being targeted 21 times.
Fantasy Impact: The Broncos have typically been the NFL’s best at shutting down opposing receivers, but they’ve regressed somewhat this year, though they’re still allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points to receivers. Even if Allen is active, bench him this week.
