Tyrod Taylor’s nature as a conservative QB who likes to check the ball to RBs will likely hinder Allen’s fantasy production in 2020. The 24-year-old was one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL last season, accounting for 46 sacks, 16 interceptions and 13 fumbles in 13 games. The Chiefs will be especially daunting since they were able to retain most of their secondary and ranked in the top seven for pass defense efficiency. I felt this last year, I felt this in college, I felt this in high school. “There’s a lot of adversity. Coach Ron Rivera confirmed that Allen would remain Carolina's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with Cam Newton (foot) not scheduled to join the Panthers in London, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports. Allen was traded to Washington on March 23 for a 2020 fifth-round draft pick. 2 on the depth chart behind Dwayne Haskins. “This is not an indictment on Dwayne as much as it is an indictment on the benefit of four preseason games to work through things,” Rivera said. Allen completed 23 of 36 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns while adding a nine-yard rush in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints. The Panthers are trading Allen to Washington, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. He played very limited last year...We gave him a chance to start four games and truly evaluate. Continue to maintain a … Likewise, the Bills will also be a problematic AFC East game because Tre White and the Buffalo secondary allowed the fourth-least passing yards in 2020. This QB change will have severe repercussions on Allen’s fantasy projections and create some caution against adding him to your roster next season. For me personally and for this football team, I’m taking my shot. Allen was traded to Washington on March 23 for a 2020 fifth-round draft pick. The Washington Football Team is making a significant shakeup at quarterback after a 1-3 start. Allen bounced back in a big way last week and put together a solid performance with Herbert behind center. In a press conference with the media Wednesday, Rivera explained the reasoning behind his decision, including scheduling, complications surrounding the pandemic, and the state of the NFC East. Disclosures. Ryan Dubose says: October 7, 2020 at 4:47 pm Excited to see kyle allen get another shot. During that period, Allen was a great deep-threat and contested-catch WR, who was provided with an abundance of targets and receptions. Analytical Cookies also help us measure the performance of our advertising campaigns in order to help us improve our advertising campaigns and to optimize our Services' content for those who engage with our advertising. He has been sacked 13 times by opposing defenses and recorded two lost fumbles. … 2 quarterback heading into Sunday's season opener against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. At this point, his auction price is slightly lower than receivers like Amari Cooper and Kenny Golladay. While Allen’s current draft position is a bit too high, his auction price makes sense in relation to other WR’s status. He'll look to build on his recent success next Sunday against the Packers. Analysis: Allen wasn't particularly aggressive pushing the ball down the field, though he did connect with D.J. For the past three seasons, Keenan Allen excelled with Phillip Rivers as his signal-caller. Otherwise, his afternoon was highlighted by an 18-yard connection with Christian McCaffrey that went for Allen's lone touchdown of the game. Jul 13, 2020 at 8:44 pm ET1 min read Kyle Allen followed his former coach, Ron Rivera, from Carolina to Washington, where he's expected to be No. From that point forward, however, Allen struggled mightily with ball security, tossing 10 touchdowns and 16 interceptions as Carolina limped to a final record of 5-11. Dwayne Haskins 2020 outlook: Concerns from Redskins QB's rookie year and what he must do to take next step A full examination of Haskins' game and what he and the Redskins must do in 2020… While this is a fantastic matchup on paper for Allen, the Chargers may not need to throw much to win this game. Allen's fourth start of the season thus awaits him in London, where he'll look to shake off two straight lackluster outings in which he combined to account for only one touchdown against three turnovers (all lost fumbles) while averaging a pedestrian 6.4 yards per attempt. The Rams will see a new look when they play the Washington Football Team on Sunday at FedEx Field. In two games since his dismal effort against the Falcons a couple of weeks ago, Allen has accounted for six total touchdowns with one interception. Be ready. “That’s the thing that I hope everybody understands. These Cookies are necessary for the performance of the Services and may not be removed. Smith was cleared to play after suffering a gruesome and serious leg injury last November. Allen completed 31 of 50 pass attempts for 325 yards, but he was intercepted four times during Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Falcons. Analysis: New coach Ron Rivera has hinted at Haskins being the starter but hasn't outright committed to it. In 2020, Allen likely won’t have a record-breaking season of any sort. Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Allen will "absolutely" remain the Panthers' starting quarterback, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. 2 QB. The decision to evaluate the position represents a departure from the norm, and may signal the end of Allen's 12-game run atop the depth chart. Despite some mediocre performances in his rookie campaign, including one game in which Newton threw four interceptions against the Detroit Lions, Rivera stood by him. Analysis: Though Alex Smith will be included on the 53-man roster, head coach Ron Rivera acknowledged the veteran signal-caller still needs some time to shake off the rust while he returns from the career-threatening leg injury he suffered in November 2018. Copyright 2020 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. “That’s the thing everybody has to understand: we are who we are...Some people might not agree with me, but that’s fine. This was a nice bounce-back performance from Allen after his forgettable zero-touchdown, four-interception outing against Atlanta in the previous game, and he should build on this effort in Week 13 against the Redskins. Plus, the Buccaneers should be easy since they are more stout against the run than the pass. Again, we have three capable quarterbacks. Haskins and Allen were arguably the two worst starting QBs in the NFL last year, though Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky gave them a run for their money. “It’s a tough position,” Allen said. The second-year quarterback put together his fourth straight interception-free game while hitting a tight rotation of five pass catchers on the day. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. If the Chargers adopt a scheme similar to Baltimore’s, its unlikely that any of their receivers will reach tier two status or higher in fantasy. Analysis: Allen has had some highs and lows in his time as the starter this season with Cam Newton (foot) in recovery mode since Week 2. Analysis: In the aftermath of Allen's other rocky outings this season, Fewell or former coach Ron Rivera have always reaffirmed their faith in the second-year signal-caller by labeling him as the Panthers' starter early in the week. © Copyright 2010-2020 FantasyPros.com Since that point, however, Allen has struggled mightily with turnovers, losing one fumble and logging nine interceptions to just three touchdown throws.