The Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) will visit the Miami Dolphins (1-4) in Week 6. 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 6?
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 Keenan Allen in Week 6?
The “third-and-Keenan” moniker continues to ring true, and while it’s great for the Chargers to have in their pocket, I do worry about it for his loyal fantasy managers.
In Sunday’s loss, four of his five catches came on third down, and those are often drive-extending plays. They are important for the integrity of the offense, but they tend to not carry much in the way of upside, something we’ve seen with Allen’s PPR points per target slip in three straight games.
Allen has been great, and seeing at least one end zone target in four of five games has allowed him to rack up a nice season stat line through five games.
I’d be careful in assuming that he’s a locked-in starter weekly. I prefer McConkey on this team for the rest of the season, and if I can get a top 20-ish receiver moving forward, I’d bite. I’d 100% move him for Rashee Rice, and I think a Zay Flowers type would also be a reasonable buy as he approaches the midpoint of the fantasy regular season.
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 6
Allen is projected to score 14.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allen to have 6 receptions for 64 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 6 Weather Impact: Chargers at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 79 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
