The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. 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 14?
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 14?
This season, 26 of Allen’s 60 receptions have come on third down, proof positive that while he’s struggling to light up the fantasy scoreboard (one top-35 finish after a hot three-game run to open the season), the Chargers are getting what they need.
Good for them, bad for us.
Allen has had five straight games since his 11-119-1 line against the Colts, with 2-4 catches, and given the chain-moving mentality of those looks, they don’t exactly carry much in the way of upside.
On the bright side, I don’t know how mashup-reliant Allen’s profile is. The bad teams don’t force as many third-down situations, so I’d argue that stiffer defenses actually increase the target projection for Los Angeles’ veteran WR3.
At some level, that’s splitting hairs because he hasn’t done enough to hit your lineup consistently. Still, with a brutal finishing kick (Eagles-Chiefs-Cowboys-Texans-Broncos), it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s their second most productive receiver and on the fringes of viable in deeper PPR formats.
Allen currently resides in that uncomfortable ranking zone where I’m not green-lighting a drop, but I’d also be hard-pressed to start him.
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 14
Allen is projected to score 11.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allen to have five receptions for 51 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Allen could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 72 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
