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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Keenan Allen
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Keenan Allen.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Keenan Allen
NegativeValueOct 29, 2026
Davis Mattek expresses skepticism about Keenan Allen's DFS value at $4,500 in Week 8 against the Bengals, suggesting he is only playable if Josh Warren does not play, and even then dismissing his upside with "who cares?" indicating low conviction in his fantasy ceiling.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Davis Mattek is running Kenan Allen receiving as a leg in his DFS build and later includes him in a cash game lineup at $5,200, indicating confidence in his receiving volume and floor for Week 7.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Mattek ranks Keenan Allen at wide receiver 28 for Week 7 and notes he has a bad matchup versus Boston but is a good blitz beater and could be a viable play despite the unfavorable defense. Allen has received 11 targets last week, 9 targets the week before, and 9 targets the week before that, establishing a consistent high-volume target share that supports his fantasy value. Mattek selected Allen over Denzel Boston, Josh DS, and Omar Cooper Jr. in a start-sit decision, indicating Allen is his preferred receiver option. Allen is identified as a fairly good play with a projection of 12.4 points and is selected in cash game lineups over ARSB.NegativeValueOct 22, 2026
At $4,800 DFS price, Allen is a half-decent play against Colts defense; likely to see volume as a hot route option against Flores' blitzing scheme. Even if Tyler Warren returns, Allen's price has not risen much on DraftKings, and the source expects he will see significant usage given the high team total (50.5 points) in the 49ers-Falcons game and tight salary constraints on the slate.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Keenan Allen is looking like the best points per dollar wide receiver at this price point based on recent production. His target share is volatile and dependent on Jaylen Warren's injury status; if Warren doesn't play, Allen's upper-bound target share is estimated at 25-26%, though he hit 29% last week. At $5,300 on DraftKings, the source would reconsider if pricing had swapped with Josh Downs.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Davis Mattek expresses skepticism regarding Keenan Allen's fantasy ceiling, doubting he can reach a 25-point game due to limited yardage potential. Mattek notes Allen has not exceeded a 20% target share in any game outside of one week at 32%, with a season median of 17.5% and route participation not exceeding 77%.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Keenan Allen was limited at practice, indicating potential availability concerns that could affect target share in the Colts offense. His availability for the upcoming week is uncertain, with the speaker noting 'if he plays' when discussing him as a potential scoring option.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Keenan Allen is dealing with a groin injury, which Davis Mattek suggests may hinder his ability to bounce back quickly given his age (34), potentially opening up more target opportunities for Josh Downs.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Davis Mattek expresses frustration with Keenan Allen's recent performance, specifically citing a poor route execution against Kristian Fulton where Allen was beaten on a slant.PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026
Keenan Allen is inexpensive in DFS, but Davis Mattek projects his snap share will be limited to 50-60% because he likely won't be in two-receiver sets. Mattek is skeptical that Allen will maintain the team's highest target share and projects a stat line similar to Demario Douglas's recent 5-catch, 20-yard performance.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Davis Mattek advises against drafting Keenan Allen in DraftKings contests due to a recent DUI arrest, which carries a potential minimum suspension; Mattek notes Allen's rising price point in the 140s makes him a risky target.PositiveRoleJul 4, 2026
Keenan Allen is part of the wide receiver room being drafted on this team.NegativeInjuryMay 31, 2026
Mattek believes Keenan Allen is unlikely to return to the Chargers, estimating a 50/50 probability of his return. Even if he does return, he would be third in the pecking order behind other Chargers receivers. The team phased him out at the end of last year, suggesting a diminished role or potential continued absence.PositiveInjuryNo date
Davis Mattek reports Keenan Allen is 100% healthy and will play this season, clearing injury concerns; he is hearing Chiefs or Ravens as potential landing spots, with Kansas City making sense as a clear backup option to Rashee Rice.NegativeMatchupNo date
Davis Mattek prefers Keenan Allen to sign with the Colts rather than the Chiefs or Rams; signing with the Chiefs would be bad for Worthy and Rashee Rice, while signing with the Rams would be 'really, really bad for T Ferg.' This indicates the source's preference is based on minimizing negative externalities to other players on his roster. Allen is also viewed as an acceptable late-round wide receiver option when all tight ends are gone.NegativeValueNo date
Davis Mattek prefers Debo Samuel to Keenan Allen in the 10th round, suggesting Allen is not the preferred value at that draft position.NegativeInjuryNo date
Davis Mattek estimates Keenan Allen at 75% to play this year, which creates 25% more zeros than Tyquan Thornton; despite being a better player, the injury risk and zero-cost in best ball makes him a difficult pick. However, if 100% healthy, Mattek would jam him in round 20 on DraftKings. MD told the source that Keenan Allen is 100% playing this year, providing conflicting confidence signals.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Ricky Pawol reports hearing that Keenan Allen will sign within the next couple of weeks, indicating an imminent roster move and potential opportunity.PositiveInjuryNo date
Davis Mattek received confirmation from a chat member (MD2949) who claims to be friends with Keenan Allen's wife, stating that Keenan Allen is 100% playing in 2026. Mattek has been spreading this rumor but expresses some skepticism about the source's reliability. Mattek selected Allen in round 20 of an FFPC main event league draft, indicating he views Keenan Allen as a viable late-round target in competitive formats.