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Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

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Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen

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Owners starting Samuel Sr. over Allen

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Deebo Samuel Sr.

Fresh Offseason Transformation Sets Up Dynamic Veteran for a Bounce-Back Campaign

Deebo Samuel Sr. heads into the season generating heavy buzz after turning heads with a dramatic offseason muscle gain, showcasing the best shape of his career. Following a productive 2025 campaign where he hauled in 72 receptions for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns across 16 games, Samuel continues to prove his unique utility as both a receiver and occasional runner.

While recent verbal back-and-forth in the media has questioned his market value and long-term trajectory, our models view his versatile skill set as a major asset for fantasy managers looking for reliable flex depth or high-upside production.

Fantasy managers should monitor his landing spot and team integration closely, but his proven efficiency and explosive yards-after-catch ability ensure he remains an intriguing target in upcoming drafts.


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Latest News Deebo Samuel Sr.
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Owners starting Allen over Samuel Sr.

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Keenan Allen

Uncertain Offseason Landscape Keeps Veteran Receiver's Fantasy Value in Limbo

Keenan Allen enters the current stretch navigating an uncertain offseason landscape as trade and reunion rumors swirl, with various front office remarks keeping the door open for a potential return to previous destinations while other suitors monitor his market. After putting together a solid 17-game campaign last year totaling over 700 receiving yards and several touchdowns, the veteran playmaker continues to prove he can command consistent attention across a full schedule.

Fantasy managers currently see a modest rostered rate sitting near sixty-nine percent, though starting expectations remain tempered across standard formats as his ultimate landing spot and team context for the upcoming season remain entirely undefined. Our models treat his immediate baseline with caution given the lack of a locked-in offensive scheme and the advancing stage of his storied career.

Ultimately, Allen represents a high-floor target if he secures a primary role on a competitive roster, but until his contractual situation resolves and official depth chart positioning is established, drafters should view him primarily as a late-round depth piece with potential WR3 upside depending on where he signs.


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Performance Deebo Samuel Sr.
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Deebo Samuel Sr.
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Redzone Touches Keenan Allen
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Deebo Samuel Sr.
OWN
31%
-5.64 compared to last week
START
14%
-5.22 compared to last week
OWN/START Keenan Allen
OWN
69%
+0.76 compared to last week
START
17%
-0.4 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Deebo Samuel Sr.
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Keenan Allen
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Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Deebo Samuel Sr.

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 35th with 116.20 total points (6.84 avg).
  • Currently 193.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.8.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 727 and 10.10 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 5 and is currently ranked 39th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 17 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 75 (4.41 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 6 in rush tds with 1 (0.06 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +21, Rec Yards: +57 Rec TDs: +2,
Breakdown Keenan Allen

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 104.20 total points (5.79 avg).
  • Currently 205.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 777 and 9.59 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +17, Rec Yards: +83 Rec TDs: -3,
Next Up Health Check
Injury Deebo Samuel Sr.

No Injury Reported

Injury Keenan Allen

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Deebo Samuel Sr.

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Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

Bonus Qualities

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Matchups Keenan Allen

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Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

Bonus Qualities

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Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Deebo Samuel Sr.
8.17
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Keenan Allen
4.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Deebo Samuel Sr.
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 SF 14 81 51 670 13.1 3 42 136 3.2 1
2025 WAS 16 99 72 727 10.1 5 17 75 4.4 1
3-YEAR AVG 10 60 41 466 11.4 3 20 70 3.6 1
Totals 30 180 123 1397 11.4 8 59 211 3.6 2
Career Keenan Allen
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2013 SD 15 104 71 1046 14.7 8 0 0 0 0
2014 SD 14 122 77 783 10.2 4 0 0 0 0
2015 SD 8 89 67 725 10.8 4 0 0 0 0
2016 SD 1 7 6 63 10.5 0 0 0 0 0
2017 LAC 16 159 102 1393 13.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
2018 LAC 15 137 97 1196 12.3 6 9 75 8.3 0
2019 LAC 16 151 104 1199 11.5 6 3 16 5.3 0
2020 LAC 14 147 100 992 9.9 8 1 -1 -1 0
2021 LAC 16 157 106 1138 10.7 6 0 0 0 0
2022 LAC 10 89 66 752 11.4 4 1 8 8 0
2023 LAC 13 150 108 1243 11.5 7 2 6 3 0
2024 CHI 15 121 70 744 10.6 7 0 0 0 0
2025 LAC 16 122 81 777 9.6 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 131 86 921 10.7 6 1 2 3 0
Totals 172 1576 1064 12137 11.4 70 18 113 6.3 0
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