The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Keenan Allen.
Is Keenan Allen Playing in Week 1?
Allen is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Keenan Allen in Week 1?
After appearing in 139 games with the Bolts, Keenan Allen took his talents to the Windy City last season. He was a viable fantasy option (five top-15 finishes) just as often as he put you behind the eight-ball (five games during the fantasy season with under seven PPR points).
The now 33-year-old signed on with the Chargers during the first week of August and profiles as a low-reward fantasy option. The good news is that Justin Herbert has completed at least 70% of his passes to the slot in four straight seasons, and that is where Allen has made his bones in the past.
The bad news is that Ladd McConkey might already be better at that spot on the field than Allen ever was and is undoubtedly the superior option in 2025. The bullish case for Allen is that he takes some of the pressure off the second-year receiver and is a player Herbert counts on to move the chains. That could result in some weeks where he racks up the volume, but asking him to do much with it is a dangerous game.
In 2024, Allen averaged 49.6 receiving yards per game, and I don’t think it’s wild to think that carries over. But in an offense that I expect to function slowly and, at times, archaically, there isn’t much scoring upside to chase, and that yardage expectation is probably on the optimistic side.
Roster Allen for now, but I wouldn’t grow too attached to a name that has brought you fantasy goodness in the past.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Keenan Allen’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Allen is projected to score 9.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.5 receptions for 39.3 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Chiefs vs. Chargers
The weather forecast for the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in São Paulo calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow southeast at 9 MPH with an 8% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
