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PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
With Ferguson ruled out and Parkinson questionable, Davis Allen is positioned as an available tight end option for the Rams.NegativeUsageNov 3, 2026
Davis Allen could warrant FLEX consideration in what is expected to be a 12-personnel-heavy offense with Colby Parkinson sidelined by rib injury.PositiveRoleNov 2, 2026
Davis Allen logged 40 snaps (74%) with tight end usage flip-flopping at halftime. The source notes Allen is a part of most of the Rams touchdown runs, highlighting his blocking impact in the run game.PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026
The tight end is scoring touchdowns for the Rams, contrasting sharply with the underutilization of second-round pick Max Klare; the source uses Allen's production as evidence that the Rams' rookie tight end investment was misallocated.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Allen was the primary beneficiary of the Rams' three-tight-end heavy approach in Week 7 against the Raiders, recording two touchdown grabs on just 12 routes; with Davante Adams out for the year, Sean McVay appears committed to the three tight end package.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Davis Allen caught three touchdowns from Matt Stafford in the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Davis Allen is sidelined with a foot injury, leaving the Rams tight end position in flux with Ferguson on injured reserve and Parkinson playing through a shoulder injury.PositiveMatchupOct 27, 2026
Davis Allen (No. 87) scored an easy touchdown against the Raiders when they were in man coverage; rookie cornerback Treydan Stukes mirrored Allen's pre-snap motion but was duped by a play-action fake where Allen bluffed a block on Jeremy Chinn, allowing Allen to slip free in the end zone for an uncontested pitch-and-catch.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Allen is ranked as the TE29 in week 8 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, with the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
Allen demonstrated he can do more than block in the Week 7 win over the Raiders. In Year 4, he has been targeted only 71 times across his career, catching 50 passes for 425 yards and six touchdowns (70%+ catch rate), but has only been targeted 14 times this season. His two-score performance in Week 7 gives him two seasons with multiple touchdowns, suggesting untapped potential if he receives more volume.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Allen played 50 snaps (69% of plays) and came out of college profiled as a vacuum cleaner receiver; he has improved his inline blocking and found the end zone, with the source noting he is always in the mix down near the goal line.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Backup tight end Davis Allen caught two touchdown passes in the red zone against the Raiders; the Rams went 4/5 on red zone opportunities, with Allen's two TDs part of the team's four red zone touchdowns without a turnover in the first half.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Allen posted a two-touchdown performance in Week 7 to finish as TE4 of the week, but the source does not buy this is indicative of future fantasy points. He ran 38 percent of the Rams' routes and was targeted on 42 percent of them for five total targets, catching four for 20 yards and two touchdowns; as the third tight end by routes, he is viewed as a TE2 for Week 8 at best.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Davis Allen helped replace Davante Adams in the aggregate in the Rams' win over the Raiders, indicating increased offensive role and target opportunity following Adams' departure.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Without Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford went to Davis Allen in the end zone for two touchdowns; Stafford is expected to continue targeting tight ends in the red zone, making Allen a viable waiver pickup for teams hurting at tight end.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Without Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford went to Davis Allen in the end zone, helping him to two touchdowns.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
The Rams tight end caught two touchdowns on International Tight Ends Day, establishing himself as a red-zone weapon in Los Angeles' offense.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Davis Allen 'filled in for red zone duties' against Las Vegas, catching 2 touchdowns. The source frames this as part of the Rams' proof of concept for distributing Davante Adams' vacated role, with Allen handling goal-line and red zone receiving opportunities.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Allen caught four passes for 20 yards and found the end zone twice on National Tight Ends Day, helping the Rams replace Davante Adams' touchdown production in his absence. The source describes both tight end outcomes as encouraging.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Allen collected the first two touchdowns among the Rams tight end group in Week 7 against Las Vegas and nearly added a third. The Rams' three tight ends combined for 11 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in the game.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Davis Allen caught 2 touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford in the Rams' 35-21 victory over the Raiders, including one in the first half. He is part of the Rams' receiving corps that must continue to carry the team without Davante Adams.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Caught Stafford's other two first-half touchdowns, demonstrating red-zone opportunity and role in Rams' explosive first-half performance that built a 28-6 halftime lead.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Allen caught two touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford on Sunday in the first half as the Rams dominated the Raiders 21-3; Stafford finished the first half 15-of-17 for 126 yards with three total touchdowns.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Davis Allen caught his second touchdown of the day in the Rams' 14-3 lead over the Raiders with 10:01 left in the second quarter, capping a 12-play, 80-yard drive. Two touchdown catches in a single game demonstrates significant red-zone involvement and target volume for the tight end.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Davis Allen caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to give the Rams an early 7-0 lead over the Raiders.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen is expected to see increased usage as the Rams rely more heavily on their tight ends to compensate for the absence of star receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen of the Los Angeles Rams is listed as a potential trade or free-agent target for the Browns to address their blocking tight end need; acquiring him could help fix the run game by providing reliable in-blocking support.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Tight end David Allen was called upon to run a fullback dive on fourth-and-1 from Arizona's 27-yard line in the second half against the Cardinals; he was stuffed, resulting in a turnover on downs that haunted the Rams in an 18-16 loss.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Allen played 18 snaps (31% of plays) on Sunday as part of the Rams' three-tight-end rotation. The tight end group as a whole is averaging less than 10 yards per catch and has not improved the run game enough for the offense to lean into multiple tight end formations, nor has it been used to attack downfield.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Allen earned a low PFF grade and was among the worst-graded players on offense. He also earned a rush on a failed fourth down attempt, indicating limited offensive involvement.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Allen was stuffed by LB Mack Wilson on a short-yardage fourth-and-one play at the Cardinals' 27-yard line in the third quarter, resulting in a turnover on downs. Wilson hit Allen first, and LB Jack Gibbens finished the tackle, preventing the Rams from converting a critical play.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Davis Allen received a questionable fourth-and-1 handoff that went nowhere, highlighting ineffective play-calling and execution in short-yardage situations during the Rams' loss to Arizona.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Allen was stuffed for no gain on a fourth-and-1 attempt from Arizona's 27-yard line in the third quarter, representing one of four points the Rams left on the table in their 18-16 loss.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
On a critical 4th & 1 fullback dive play, Davis Allen received the handoff but fullback Colby Parkinson failed to clear space for him; the Rams turned the ball over on downs, and Arizona kicked a field goal on the ensuing drive, a sequence that proved decisive in the 18-16 loss.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Allen avoided the final Week 6 injury report after getting in a limited session; the Rams apparently trust him to play despite missing practices on Wednesday and Thursday due to a foot injury.PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen (foot) missed the first two days of the practice week but was limited in Friday's session, indicating he is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen did not practice due to a foot injury, continuing his absence from team activities.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen was estimated to not participate in Wednesday's practice with a foot injury ahead of Week 6 against the Cardinals.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Rams tight end Davis Allen was the only player who did not practice, listed with a foot injury on the estimated injury report.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Played 41 snaps (50% of plays). Made two outstanding clutch catches to go along with his usual blocking duties.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Davis Allen caught a 21-yard pass from Stafford in overtime to help the Rams advance downfield toward field-goal range before the blocked kick ended their drive.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Davis Allen was a huge part of the Rams run game success, with all three ground scores coming behind his blocking; on the game winner, he got a piece of two different defenders, and his first quarter block was clean and drove the defender to the ground.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Allen played 40 snaps (48% of plays) and was a huge part of the Rams' run game success, with all three ground scores coming behind his blocking. On the game winner, he got a piece of two different defenders, demonstrating his critical role in the offense.PositiveMatchupOct 2, 2026
Allen is part of the Rams' three tight end sets that exploit the Eagles' defensive vulnerabilities, particularly down the middle where linebacker Jihaad Campbell is struggling with assignment recognition. Allen, Tyler Higbee, and Terrance Ferguson have combined for 21 receptions, 4 touchdowns, and 176 yards. Fangio noted the Rams' tight ends are "pretty good receivers" and create extra gaps with their blocking, and the Rams are "committed to it and they're good at it." The Eagles may be without middle linebacker Zack Baun due to concussion protocol, further exposing the middle of the field.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Davis Allen is listed as a secondary tight end option for the Rams behind Tyler Higbee in the absence of Terrance Ferguson.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Allen received 36 snaps (71% of plays) but after the first couple series, it appeared he would join Higbee as a two-headed monster before he disappeared from the passing game.NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026
Veteran tight end is part of the Rams' tight end group alongside Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, and Tyler Higbee; Allen commented on Ferguson's ability to handle adversity, noting the difficulty young pass-catchers face when trying to impress while managing pressure and public scrutiny.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Allen played 32 snaps (52%) in multiple tight end sets as the 'dirty work guy.' He has improved his blocking and was rewarded with a late-game target, which he converted. His role is defined by blocking and situational usage in two-TE sets.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Logged 9 special teams reps in Week 1 on kickoff return unit.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Davis Allen was concussed in Week 1 and his health status is uncertain for Week 2 against the Giants; he is one of four tight ends in the Rams' rotation and may not be available if healthy.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Davis Allen caught one pass in the Rams' loss to the 49ers, as the tight end group was largely underutilized in the game despite being a key part of the offense midway through the 2025 season.PositiveInjurySep 15, 2026
Tight end Davis Allen received a positive injury update from head coach Sean McVay, suggesting the Rams could get the key contributor back sooner rather than later.NegativeInjurySep 12, 2026
Allen played 21 snaps (34% snap share) at tight end, had one reception on a check down and turned it upfield for a nice gain, but suffered a possible concussion on the hit and left the game.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Davis Allen left the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers with an unspecified injury, contributing to the physical toll mounted during the game.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Davis Allen was carted off late in the third quarter of the Rams' season opener against the 49ers after being hit hard by linebacker Dre Greenlaw along the sideline while hauling in a 13-yard completion from Matthew Stafford. He was evaluated for a possible concussion and listed as questionable to return, immediately exiting the game and heading to the locker room.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Allen is listed as one of the Rams' tight ends in their star-studded lineup that returns intact for 2025, providing Stafford with multiple weapons.NegativeMatchupSep 8, 2026
Davis Allen caught a touchdown in the Rams' Week 10 victory over the 49ers last season (42-26 win in San Francisco). Allen is part of the Rams' tight end rotation alongside Colby Parkinson.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Davis Allen is one of five tight ends on the Rams' 53-man roster, part of McVay's three tight-end set scheme that was incorporated into the offense last season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Allen is projected to make the Rams' opening 53-man roster as a top-five tight end.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Listed as 'In' for the Rams' opening 53-man roster at tight end, indicating he has secured his position on the team.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Listed as one of four tight ends on the Rams' projected 53-man roster; rested in preseason under Sean McVay's strategy of sitting players who will make the final roster.NegativeInjuryAug 20, 2026
Rams tight end Davis Allen did not participate in the joint practice against the Saints on Thursday because of injuries.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Rams tight end Davis Allen is featured in preseason coverage demonstrating proper straight arm technique, indicating he is part of the team's offensive skill position development during Week 2 preseason action against the Saints.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Davis Allen is one of four tight ends on the Rams' depth chart competing for snaps and targets in the offense; the source indicates tight ends will get a lot of snaps and targets regardless of which personnel package Sean McVay runs.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Allen, a former fifth-round pick entering a contract year, is the most obvious 'overstock' at tight end for the Rams; he may be good enough to be a TE2 elsewhere but won't be better than a TE4 in Los Angeles and is likely the odd man out barring injury, though Green Bay might offer a fourth or fifth-round pick given their desperation at the position.PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026
Davis Allen is nearing the finish line in his recovery from a quad injury. Head coach Sean McVay said Allen could be back on the practice field as soon as next week and should be available for the Rams' Week 1 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Davis Allen did not play in the Rams' preseason opener against Kansas City. With Nacua and Adams playing the vast majority of snaps in 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR), there will be limited snaps available for wide receivers beyond the top two.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Allen is listed as a co-starter on the team's unofficial depth chart. The question is whether the Rams can keep five tight ends on the 53-man roster. If they do, it signals that LA will again be deploying heavier personnel and fewer receivers may stick on the roster as a result.PositiveDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Allen was listed as a co-starter in the Rams' recently released unofficial depth chart and was not subjected to preseason action, which the source identifies as confirmation that he is effectively a lock to make the 53-man roster despite the second-round draft selection of Max Klare.PositiveDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Allen is expected to make the 53-man roster as one of five tight ends; the Rams are committed to 13 personnel which requires multiple tight end options.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen will miss time during training camp with a quad injury, per head coach Sean McVay, with no concrete return timeline provided. The injury raises questions about Allen's roster status in a tight-end room that already features Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee, while Terrance Ferguson and rookie Max Klare continue to impress in practice.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Fourth-year Rams tight end Davis Allen is dealing with a quad injury in training camp that Sean McVay said will require "some time" to recover. McVay emphasized not wanting to rush Allen back given it's a soft tissue injury. In all likelihood, Allen will miss at least the next two weeks. McVay stated "Davis is going to be a big part of what we do this year," indicating the team views him as a key contributor despite the setback.NegativeDepth ChartAug 2, 2026
Allen is listed as the fifth tight end on the Rams' depth chart for 2026, part of a group the source indicates the team may need to keep five tight ends in order to deploy their heavier personnel packages and insure against injury.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Allen is referenced in a Rams 13 personnel example where he operates as the H-back and runs a vertical sail route after going into inside motion. The play demonstrates how 13 personnel can create passing opportunities against run-heavy defensive looks.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
42% of Rams fans surveyed identified Davis Allen as the most likely surprise cut candidate; if no tight ends ahead of him are traded, he would be TE5 on the depth chart, a position many fans believe is too low to make the 53-man roster.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
The source predicts Davis Allen will earn a 3-year deal this offseason, likely with another team. Allen is described as a solid football player who is clouded by other great playmakers on the Rams. The source identifies him as a prime candidate to land with a Sean McVay-type offense and predicts he could go to Minnesota, Arizona, Cincinnati, or Jacksonville. His career path may resemble Colby Parkinson's, who began to emerge after his third NFL season.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Allen appeared on 87.4 percent of fan rosters, indicating strong consensus that he will make the 53-man roster at tight end.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Allen appeared on 87.4 percent of fan rosters, indicating solid consensus support for his roster inclusion at tight end. The source questions whether the Rams will actually keep five tight ends as the consensus roster suggests, which could put Allen's roster spot at risk.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Allen appeared on 87.4 percent of fan rosters. The source notes that the Rams' tight end room is unusually deep with five tight ends on the consensus roster, raising questions about whether the team will actually keep all five.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Allen appeared on 87.4 percent of fan rosters. The source notes that Allen is part of the Rams' apparent insistence to load the tight end room with multiple options, though questions whether the team will actually keep five tight ends.