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Big Blue View fantasy football takes on Brandon Allen
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Big Blue View about Brandon Allen.
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All Big Blue View insights about Brandon Allen
NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Allen relieved Winston in the second half, converting a first down but quickly suffering a sack that resulted in an eventual punt. He missed a pair of open receivers and was fairly conservative, completing 13 of 18 passes for 101 yards. The source notes he played better than the previous week but still missed plays.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Quarterback had a disastrous two-interception performance in the second half against the Vikings, prompting the Giants to sign Jake Haener; competing with Haener for the practice squad QB spot, as the team will not keep a third quarterback on the active roster.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Brandon Allen was as awful on tape as he appeared live. On his first interception, he never saw the linebacker; on his second, he never should have thrown the ball. The source notes there is a reason why the Giants signed veteran quarterback Jake Haener, implying Allen's poor performance makes him expendable.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Third-string quarterback entered the game midway through the third quarter and threw two interceptions. His first pass was directly to Minnesota linebacker Jacob Roberts, giving Minnesota the ball at New York's 27-yard line, which led to a Vikings touchdown. His second interception came on a deep throw down the sideline to Ryan Miller that was intercepted by safety Jacob Thomas. Deonte Banks. He suggests there has to be a better option out there for the Giants as their third quarterback.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Allen was awful in the second half, getting intercepted twice; on the second interception, Odell Beckham Jr. was wide open on the other side of the field and Allen never looked his way. The source suggests the Giants may need to go shopping for a QB3.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Allen's first pass was intercepted by a sitting linebacker on a slant to Odell Beckham Jr. He then took a sack on third down that ended his second offensive drive, followed by an interception on third down to start the fourth quarter. His poor performance brought down the overall quarterback grade.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Long-shot candidate for the 53-man roster. Expected to see significant preseason snaps vs. the Vikings, likely more than starters Dart and Winston.NegativeValueAug 12, 2026
Backup quarterback Brandon Allen leads all NFL players over the last decade with 2,579 preseason passing yards, though his 9 TD-to-16 INT ratio illustrates why he has remained a career backup; Allen will compete for a roster spot with the Giants this summer.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Long shot to make the 53-man roster; the source expects to see Allen get significant reps in Saturday's preseason opener against Minnesota Vikings.NegativeProjectionAug 8, 2026
Third-string quarterback had a poor practice with six incompletions and an interception thrown to linebacker Zaire Barnes, indicating struggles against the defense during a session where other quarterbacks performed efficiently.NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Long shot to make the 53-man roster; received few reps over the first four days of practice, with Dart often taking Allen's third-team reps.