Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Cyrus Allen

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From the episode

I think the cat's out of the bag with Cyrus Allen... I wasn't going to actually pick him when you asked the question, because it's, it always goes too far.

Mentioned at 32:12 – 34:11

STACKED’s take

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Allen is talented but the fantasy hype has gone too far

Connor Rogers notes that while Cyrus Allen is a talented player who impressed in Chiefs camp, the hype has likely gone too far for fantasy purposes.

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Speculative add if he out-routes Tyquan Thornton

Mattek Fantasy Football

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Some players I would add prior to Sunday if you have the roster spots. Roster % based on @CBSSports leagues: RB Jonah Coleman (57%) Emmett Johnson (...

Jamey Eisenberg

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Chiefs drafted WR Allen in fifth round as potential situational player.

Yahoo Sports NFL

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Rookie Allen projected for 600 receiving yards and 2 TDs

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Allen's Week 1 snap and target share could validate Mahomes rapport hype.

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Allen ranks 52nd on WR trade value chart for Week 1.

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