New York Giants running back Javorius Allen saw his first real action of the year, collecting 28 yards and a touchdown in relief of Saquon Barkley. Almost all of Allen's work came on a late fourth-quarter drive when the Giants were up comfortably and rested Barkley, so there's not much stand-alone value in future weeks. However, if the Giants go up big on the Redskins next week, he could see some more garbage time work.
The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Javorius Allen on the Injured Reserve for undisclosed reasons. New Orleans signed Allen in the offseason after he spent the first four years of his career as a receiving back in Baltimore, but it appears he won't be part of the Saints' plans this season. Allen is undraftable in re-draft leagues. New Orleans signed running back Rob Kelley on Tuesday, but with Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray leading the way, it's hard to see Kelley being any more relevant than Allen would have been.
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent running back Javorius Allen on Tuesday, according to a source. Also known as Buck Allen, the former USC Trojan had 41 carries for 110 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in 2018 for the Ravens. He also caught 35 passes for 196 yards and two more scores. He'll help serve as depth in the backfield behind Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray. Unless one of the two ahead of him suffer an injury, Allen won't have a place on fantasy rosters in 2019.
Javorius Allen And Ty Montgomery Are Unrestricted Free Agents
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen and wide receiver/running back Ty Montgomery are two of the Ravens' unrestricted free agents that may not return. Both players are valuable special team members, which may help their cause in a bid to find a team. Allen appeared in 14 games overall but was not involved in the offense at all over the last month of the season. The 27-year-old finished the campaign with 110 yards along with three touchdowns on 43 carries and 35 receptions for an additional 196 yards and two scores. Montgomery made six appearances for the Ravens after coming over from the Packers, totaling 83 yards on 15 carries (5.5 ypc) along with 65 yards on 10 receptions. Neither player is a feature back. However, both could have fantasy value in PPR leagues on the right team as third-down backs.
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen carried the ball once for two yards in Sunday's victory over the Raiders. It was the second straight week that the 27-year-old received one touch as he wasn't targeted yet again. This is quite a turn of fortunes for the fourth-year pro as he shared the Ravens' backfield workload with Alex Collins and was the Ravens main pass-catcher out of the backfield at the start of the season. However, his diminished role is not surprising with the addition of Ty Montgomery and rookie Gus Edwards now emerging as the team's feature back. Allen can be ignored in the fantasy realm going forward.
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen failed to make an impact in his Week 9 encounter against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens were behind for a lot of the game, which would normally mean that Allen would thrive in the passing game for the team. However, Allen was only able to rush for six yards and only had eight receiving yards on five receptions. Allen will likely struggle to get any real usage, given the team has just traded for pass-catching running back Ty Montgomery from the Green Bay Packers.
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen has seen a light workload the past two weeks. He has totaled 42 scrimmage yards on 11 touches, with 39 of those yards coming on six receptions during this two-game period. Allen, who is averaging less than five fantasy points per game over the last month, has not reached the end zone in four straight games. As a result, the fourth-year back should only be considered in deep PPR leagues, and he would be a risky play at best.
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen registered a season-low four touches against the Titans. Allen, who lost a fumble last week, garnered just one carry and had three receptions for a total of 19 yards from scrimmage in Week 6. He also failed to reach the end zone for a third straight week after posting four scores in the first three weeks. The 27-year-old should be in the mix as a flex option against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7.
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen, on pace for a career year, has basically shared the backfield duties with Alex Collins this season. Allen was on the field for 50 (57.5 percent) snaps in Week 5 as he totaled a season-high 78 yards from scrimmage, with 34 yards coming on eight carries while hauling in six receptions for an additional 44 yards. He continues to be the Ravens main receiving threat out of the backfield and has led the team with 1.25 touches a game in goal-to-go situations over the first month of the season. While the Titans are giving up the third fewest fantasy points to running backs, they are allowing just 24 yards through the air to backs. Given all that and not knowing how much work Collins will garner, Allen is only a flex option in deeper PPR leagues for Week 6.
Javorius Allen Produces Season-High 78 All-Purpose Yards
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen had an uneven day against the Cleveland Browns. Allen turned in his most productive day of the season in terms of touches and yardage against the Browns, as he totaled a season-high 78 yards from scrimmage, which included 34 rushing yards on eight attempts and six receptions for 44 yards (all season highs). But he also lost a fumble and did not reach the end zone. The Ravens seem intent on using Allen in passing and goal-line situations rather than sticking with starter Alex Collins, who is unquestionably the better runner. Allen should be the Ravens back fantasy owners roll with, especially in PPR leagues.