Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen has snuck onto the lower end of the fantasy radar after two impressive games. The 23-year-old has seemingly taken over as the Rams' top tight end, replacing 25-year-old Colby Parkinson. Allen has simply looked more talented and promising than Parkinson, catching five of his six targets for 34 yards as recently as last week versus Miami. It's a little too early to scramble and add Allen off the waiver wire, but his increased role and productivity are certainly intriguing. He's worth monitoring going forward as a potential midseason waiver claim.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen converted six targets into five catches for 34 yards during Monday's Week 10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 23-year-old has taken on a larger role lately, playing 55 percent of snaps last week. That rate jumped to 87 percent this week. While it's too early to run to the waiver wire and spill FAAB on Allen, he's a name worth monitoring as bye weeks and injuries continue to hit the tight end position.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (back) is officially active for the Week 4 game on Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Allen was listed as questionable for this weekend's game but will suit up as the team looks for their second straight victory on the road in a hostile environment. Even with both receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) missing another game, Allen is off the fantasy radar as he works behind starting tight end Colby Parkinson. Parkinson himself has been disappointing in recent weeks with both Kupp and Nacua injured, and the Rams offense could struggle on the road against a tough Bears defense in Week 4. Through three games in 2024, Allen has only been targeted once, in the Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions, and he was unable to haul in the pass. Not much will be expected of him against Chicago.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (back) has officially been ruled out ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the second consecutive game he has been unable to suit up. With Allen out, expect Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long to handle tight-end duties for Los Angeles. The 23-year-old has appeared in just six snaps this season, failing to haul in his lone target. If the former fifth-round pick can work his way back to health, he can carve out a role in LA's passing attack due to the sheer volume of critical Rams' pieces suffering injuries. The team has already been without Tyler Higbee and will now navigate the foreseeable future sans star wideout Cooper Kupp after losing Puka Nacua to early-season IR. For now, Allen is not a recommended option for fantasy, though he is someone whose return we should monitor.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams will be on the road for the second week in a row, but they'll do it without their second-year TE. Allen played just 8% of snaps last week, while fellow teammate Colby Parkinson played 88% to Hunter Long's 4%. Parkinson was far and away the biggest benefactor amongst Rams tight ends in Week 1 and should continue to see an elevated snap and target share, with Puka Nacua (knee) set to miss the next four games on IR. Allen performed well late last season while filling in for Tyler Higbee (knee) and looked poised to take on a more significant role in 2024. However, he'll have to wait at least one more week to register his first catch of the campaign. He can be left on waiver wires for now.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen will have immense opportunity in Week 18 with Tyler Higbee (shoulder) out against the San Francisco 49ers. Higbee missed one game this season Allen took full advantage of it. The 5th-round-rookie caught four of his five targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Higbee's Week 14 absence against the Baltimore Ravens. Allen showed his dominant receiving ability while at Clemson, which was the leading reason why the Rams drafted him. Strongly consider the first-year tight end as a DFS play and low-end TE1 in fantasy leagues this week.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen took over as the team's TE1 in their Week 14 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie out of Clemson caught four of his five targets for 50 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Higbee (neck) was ruled out for the game, allowing Allen to showcase the receiving ability he showed in college. This is much more relevant in dynasty leagues as the rookie showed he can be a solid option for the Rams going forward. Allen may be considered a high-end TE2 if Higbee misses next week's matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen played in his first NFL game in Saturday's 34-17 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and did not disappoint. The fifth-round rookie out of Clemson hauled in a team-high eight catches on eight targets for 53 yards, including an incredible 15-yard contested catch in the second quarter. Allen has been praised for consistently winning in 50/50 situations like we saw Saturday night. While the rookie is still well behind Tyler Higbee, he will look to make a strong push for the team's backup tight end spot, as the Rams could desperately use his playmaking potential.
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