The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 8?
The Keenan Allen touchdown last week was a work of art and was a great example of why, in his age-33 season, he’s still able to produce like a weekly lineup lock.
With Justin Herbert on the move, the veteran receiver was thinking two steps ahead, located a hole in the zone, and sat down in it at the perfect time.
Touchdown, easy game.
Allen has earned at least seven targets in every game this season, scoring in four of them and adding a 20+ yard grab in four of his past six. Ladd McConkey is a younger version of him, and Quentin Johnston offers far more athleticism, but for a team with a high PROE rate like this, the reliability of Allen is just as critical as anything.
For the season, he has more catches on third down (14) than any of his teammates have targets on the critical down and leads the Bolts across the board in receiving production when Herbert is blitzed (catches, targets, and fantasy points).
Those are great traits to carry into a showdown with a team as aggressive as the Vikings, especially if you think the running game struggles to the degree that they did over the weeks (RBs vs. IND: 10 carries for 23 yards).
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 8
Allen is projected to score 14.3 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 8 Weather Impact: Vikings at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
