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Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen

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Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle

WRDenver Broncos DEN
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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Waddle

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Keenan Allen

Unsigned Veteran Slot Master Offers Late-Career PPR Depth

Keenan Allen enters his age-34 season as an intriguing free agent whose landing spot will dictate his fantasy utility. Recent comments from Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz in late May indicate the door remains open for a potential reunion in Los Angeles, which would immediately boost his stock.

Even at this late stage of his career, our models show Allen can still produce in the right system. Last year, he suited up for a full 17-game slate, hauling in 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns, proving his veteran savvy and reliable hands remain highly functional.

Currently rostered in 69% of leagues but starting in only 18% of fantasy formats, managers are rightfully taking a wait-and-see approach. Until he signs with a team, he remains a bench stash with decent PPR flex upside if he lands in a pass-friendly offense.


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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Waddle over Allen

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Jaylen Waddle

A Fresh Start in Denver Positions the Explosive Playmaker for a Prominent Lead Role

Jaylen Waddle enters a new chapter after being traded from Miami to Denver, where he immediately slots in as a starting wideout opposite Courtland Sutton. Head coach Sean Payton is reportedly thrilled with how quickly Waddle is learning the offense, intending to use his game-breaking speed as a primary deep threat. With rookie Bo Nix currently atop the depth chart, Waddle’s veteran presence and run-after-catch ability will be vital in stabilizing the Broncos' passing game.

Our models project Waddle to command 98 targets, translating to 72 receptions for 933 yards and 5 touchdowns in his first year with the Broncos. This projection aligns closely with his consistent career benchmarks, including a 2025 campaign where he compiled 910 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He remains an incredibly efficient weapon who can easily exceed these projections if the Denver offense gels quickly under Payton's guidance.

From a draft market perspective, Waddle’s ADP has remained remarkably stable around pick 48, representing a high-floor WR2 value in 1.0 PPR formats. While his stock briefly spiked to pick 26 in early June, his current price makes him an excellent target for managers looking to anchor their receiving corps. Our projections view Waddle as a strong draft-day value, as his elite talent and projected lead role offer comfortable weekly upside without the premium cost.


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Performance Keenan Allen
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Keenan Allen
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Redzone Touches Jaylen Waddle
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Keenan Allen
OWN
69%
+2.72 compared to last week
START
18%
+0.59 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaylen Waddle
OWN
98%
+0.18 compared to last week
START
67%
+0.68 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Keenan Allen
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaylen Waddle
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
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 41st 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 18th among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 777 and 9.59 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 4, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +17, Rec Yards: +83 Rec TDs: -3,
Breakdown Jaylen Waddle

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 130.12 total points (7.65 avg).
  • Currently 179.18 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.7.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 910 and 14.22 YPC and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 28 (1.65 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: +210 Rec TDs: +4,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 933, REC TDS: 5
Next Up Health Check
Injury Keenan Allen

No Injury Reported

Injury Jaylen Waddle

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
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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

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Matchups Jaylen Waddle

Week 1
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.29325.8214103503.76
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Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST'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 21st with 90.00 total points (5.29 avg).
  • Currently 137 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 325.82 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 8 in rush defense with 1871 (110.06 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 3668 (215.76 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.29 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +71.09, Turnovers: -14 Sacks: -20, INTs: -6, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +2.79,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 42, INT: 12, TDS: 2, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Keenan Allen
4.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaylen Waddle
18.64
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
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
Career Jaylen Waddle
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 MIA 16 142 104 1015 9.8 6 2 3 1.5 1
2022 MIA 16 116 75 1356 18.1 8 3 26 8.7 0
2023 MIA 14 104 72 1014 14.1 4 3 12 4 0
2024 MIA 15 83 58 744 12.8 2 4 12 3 0
2025 MIA 16 100 64 910 14.2 6 2 28 14 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 97 65 900 13.8 4 3 20 6.1 0
Totals 80 557 378 5114 13.5 26 16 98 6.1 1
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