KEENAN ALLEN NEWS

Breakout effort in London win Allen brought in all five targets for 41 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday in London.

Impact The veteran wideout finally had his first truly productive showing in a Bears uniform, with Allen securing touchdown grabs of nine and three yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Allen finished tied with Cole Kmet for the team lead in receptions and second to his teammate in receiving yards while posting season-high totals in both categories. Allen's fantasy value is still likely to be capped on the weeks he doesn't get into the end zone, but Sunday's performance at least affords him some much-needed momentum heading into a Week 7 bye.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Williams throws 4 TDs and TE Kmet handles long snaps for Bears in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London

Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes — two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet — and the Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams lofts perfect pass to Keenan Allen for fourth TD Bears quarterback Caleb Williams floats a perfect ball to receiver Keenan Allen for the rookie's fourth TD pass of the game and the veteran'...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Keenan Allen's first TD catch as a Bear induces tea party celebration in London The Bears break out in a tea party celebration following Caleb Williams' TD pass to Keenan Allen.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams pinpoints Keenan Allen for 10-yard gain on slant route Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finds receiver Keenan Allen 10 yards and a first down.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Caleb Williams and Keenan Allen's Sideline Exchange Goes Viral During Panthers-Bears Game Caleb Williams shares hilarious moment on the sideline with Keenan Allen during Sunday’s win.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Just three catches again Allen caught three of six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact Allen set a season high in receiving yards, but he has yet to post a breakout performance with the Bears. A two-game absence due to a heel injury contributed to his slow start, so at least Allen appears healthy after suiting up for each of Chicago's last two games. The veteran wide receiver has a nice opportunity to get on track in a Week 6 London matchup against a weak Jacksonville secondary.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in return Allen brought in all three targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Making his return from a two-game absence due to a heel injury, Allen was a complementary piece of the passing attack on a day when Caleb Williams only threw for 157 yards and a touchdown. Despite the modest numbers Sunday, fantasy managers can take some solace in the fact DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, Allen's fellow wideouts, combined for just four catches and 32 receiving yards in their own right. Allen could have a larger role in a favorable Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears News: Game Status Revealed For Star WR Keenan Allen vs Rams The Bears have made a decision on if Keenan Allen will play against the Los Angeles Rams.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Active in Week 4 Allen (heel) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Rams.

Impact The veteran wideout was able to work back to a full practice Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, and his Week 4 return is now official. Allen will be taking the field for the first time since Week 1, when he provided a 4-29 line on 11 targets. With Allen back in the fold Sunday, rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze, who's coming off a career-best 6-112-1 line against the Colts in Week 3, is expected to slide back into a No. 3 receiver role versus Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to play in Week 4 Allen (heel) is planning on playing Sunday versus the Sunday versus the Rams, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

Impact Allen was reportedly already expected to give it a go in Week 4 after missing the Bears' last two contests due to a heel injury, but the wide receiver himself said Saturday that he plans to play. The 32-year-old caught four of 11 targets for 29 yards in Week 1 versus the Titans and he'll look to build off of that against Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: Keenan Allen expected to return vs. Rams Bears receiver Keenan Allen (heel) practiced without restrictions Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday and is listed as questio...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Expected to play The Bears expect Allen to play Sunday against the Rams, and the wideout said he doesn't think his heel injury will continue bothering him this year, ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin repo...

Impact Allen is listed as questionable after missing the past two games, but an upgrade to full practice participation Friday suggests he might be closer to 'probable' if the designation still existed. His optimism about any lingering hinderance shouldn't necessarily be shared by fantasy managers, considering Allen dealt with a similar problem in his heel/foot late last season and has been bothered by the current injury through most of August and September. He drew 11 targets in the season opener, but the Bears may consider scaling back his workload -- both in terms of snaps and targets -- if they're worried about Allen aggravating his heel injury and missing additional time. It sounds like only a late setback would land him on the inactive list ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears injury report: Keenan Allen likely to return vs. Rams but 3 others out, 2 more questionable Allen and two others are listed as questionable but head coach Matt Eberflus said the team expects the veteran will be good to go Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Matt Eberflus on Keenan Allen, Darnell Wright | Press Conference Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media Friday at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Listed as questionable after FP Allen (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after upgrading to full practice participation Friday.

Impact Players that finish the week as full participants almost always play, but Allen's case remains worth monitoring given that his heel problems date back to last season and may be a lingering theme this year. He caught four of 11 targets for 29 yards in a Week 1 win over the Titans before aggravating his heel injury in the fourth quarter and missing the next two games. If Allen avoids the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, his presence will lower volume projections for all of Chicago's other pass catchers while knocking DeAndre Carter out of his spot in three-wide sets. Fellow wideout Rome Odunze has avoided a designation on the final injury report after a hip issue limited his practice participation Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Allen (heel) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Allen played through a heel issue Week 1 against the Titans en route to four catches (on 11 targets) for 29 yards. He then was held out of all drills during prep for Weeks 2 and 3 before returning to practice Wednesday. With consecutive capped sessions in his back pocket this week, Allen seems to be putting himself in a position to suit up again Sunday versus the Rams, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation. Meanwhile, rookie WR Rome Odunze (hip) showed up on Thursday's report as a limited participant, adding another question mark to the Bears' receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keenan Allen returns to practice | Quick Hits Bears receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing the last two games with a heel injury.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Eberflus provides positive injury update for Bears WR Keenan Allen The veteran wideout hasn’t seen the field since Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears News: Keenan Allen Finally Returns to Practice Chicago Bears star wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice on Wednesday after battling a heel injury.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially limited Wednesday Allen (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Allen's official standing on Wednesday's practice report is official confirmation of head coach Matt Eberflus' earlier announcement that the veteran wideout would resume practicing as a partial participant. Wednesday's session constitutes Allen's first practice activity in two weeks. Eberflus also said he's "hopeful" Allen will be able to both retake the field for Sunday's game against the Rams, and remain healthy for the long term this season. In any case, Allen will have two more opportunities to upgrade to 'full' participation at practice prior to Sunday's home game against Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams and Bears offense upbeat over return of Keenan Allen to practice

The Chicago Bears passing game is starting to take off and quarterback Caleb Williams expects it can improve at an even faster rate this week against the Los Angeles Rams with wide...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnell Wright Sits with Back Injury but Keenan Allen Returns The Bears went into the week of preparation with Keenan Allen back on the practice field. However, they're facing a new injury on the offens...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM

Returning to practice Wednesday Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Allen (heel) will return to practice as a partial participant, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Allen's heel injury has prevented him from practicing or playing the last two weeks, but it sounds like he'll be back on the field and listed as 'limited' Wednesday. Eberflus said he's "hopeful" Allen will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network, as well as remain available for the long term. Allen's heel issue may be something he has to manage over the course of the season, after the veteran wideout missed time due to it mid-August and also dealt with a heel injury down the stretch of the 2023 season with the Chargers. Elsewhere in the Bears' receiving corps, rookie first-rounder Rome Odunze broke out with six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Chicago's 21-16 loss to the Colts in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears WR Keenan Allen out vs. Colts; Rome Odunze in line to play Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the host Indianapolis Colts due to a heel injury.The n...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • THESTATE.COM