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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Keenan Allen

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Keenan Allen is a quarterback's best friend at this stage in his career. His ceiling is going to be limited in fantasy football. But he's a nice security blanket. He gets open consistently, and he can command targets. I don't see why that kind of profile, that kind of player, should be on the waiver wire in most 12-team leagues.
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Allen's elite target-per-route rate makes him waiver-wire gold despite limited ceiling.

Allen leads the Colts in targets per route run rate (26% with Chargers in 2025, best on Bears in 2024 despite Roma Dunze and DJ Moore). JJ Zachariason argues Allen's consistent target-getting profile—described as a 'quarterback's best friend'—should not be on waiver wire in 12-team leagues, especially with favorable schedule (Commanders, Titans next). Limited ceiling due to role as security blanket, but reliable floor.

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