The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. 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 Allen Playing in Week 10?
Allen is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Allen in Week 10?
Keenan Allen hasn’t seen an end zone or a red zone target in consecutive games, concerning usage patterns that have yielded his two lowest expected point totals of the season.
In those games, five of his six receptions have come on third down: is it possible that he’s the WR equivalent to a short-yardage running back?
I’m not there yet, but I do think it’s possible that the rise to prominence of Oronde Gadsden has changed the play-calling enough to put the veteran receiver at risk aside from very specific situations.
In those two games, his snap share has checked in well under 40%, and if the target competition is extreme, that matters. If I had to pick one of the receivers on this offense that I’m most concerned about the rest of the way, it would be Allen, operating under the idea that the peak version of his role offers less upside than the others in question.
I have him ranked third of the trio this week, and that lands him outside of my top 25 at the position, oddly enough, right next to another former fantasy star that is also playing in this game (DK Metcalf).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Allen’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
Allen is projected to score 14.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allen to have 6 receptions for 62 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Allen could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 10 Weather Impact: Steelers at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
