San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen could get a second consecutive start filling in for starter Brock Purdy (shoulder) when the 49ers play at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that he expects Purdy to play, but "lots of things could happen between now and then." In last week's 38-10 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, Allen completed 17-of-29 attempts for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. In 10 career starts, Allen has only provided two fantasy-useful performances: A two-touchdown, 193-yard, zero-interception performance in his first career start with Denver back in 2019 and a two-touchdown, 371-yard, zero-interception game with the Bengals in 2021. A large snowstorm is predicted on Sunday in Western New York, and although most of the snow is supposed to fall before kickoff, it could still be windy. Even in perfect weather, the career-backup Allen would not be a recommended fantasy starter against a good Buffalo passing defense.
Nov 29, 2024 10:13 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen didn't have much to work with during a 38-10 loss to the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday. Filling in for starter Brock Purdy (shoulder), the sixth-year career backup went 17-of-29 for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Allen was behind the eight ball from the beginning, getting his first start since the 2021 season on the road against a quality defense with future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) out. Allen wasn't perfect but made some quality throws, including the three-yard touchdown to tight end George Kittle. San Francisco's receivers didn't do Allen many favors, most notably Deebo Samuel Sr., who conspicuously dropped two passes, including the one that directly caused Allen's only interception. A number of drive-stalling offensive penalties and San Francisco's inability to win in the trenches on run plays didn't help, either. Purdy's status for Week 13 at Buffalo is still up in the air, so Allen could be in line for another start, but won't be recommended in standard leagues.
Nov 24, 2024 10:50 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that quarterback Brandon Allen will make the start on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 in place of the injured Brock Purdy (shoulder), who has been ruled out. An MRI exam on Purdy's right shoulder delivered encouraging news, so the team doesn't expect a long-term absence, but Allen will at least fill in this weekend and could have to again in Week 13 versus the Buffalo Bills. The 32-year-old will be an obvious downgrade from Purdy, and Sunday's game will be his first start in the NFL since 2021 with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 16 career games (nine starts), he's completed only 56.7% of his pass attempts for 1,611 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. Fantasy managers should downgrade all of San Fran's offensive weapons, while Allen will be a desperation QB2 in superflex leagues against the Packers.
Nov 22, 2024 5:45 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed quarterback Brandon Allen to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Allen was an excellent presence in the team's quarterback room last year and could become the team's direct backup to Brock Purdy in 2024 if Sam Darnold leaves in free agency, which is expected. The 31-year-old served as San Francisco's emergency third signal-caller last year and didn't get into any games. In his four previous seasons with the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals, Allen has appeared in 15 games (nine starts) and has completed only 56.7 percent of his pass attempts for 1,611 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Mar 11, 2024 5:08 PM EST
Allen is expected to sign a contract with the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports Wednesday.
May 3, 2023 9:13 AM EST
The Bengals re-signed Allen on Friday.
Sep 2, 2022 11:01 AM EST
The Bengals released Allen on Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Aug 31, 2022 1:13 PM EST
Allen is starting Sunday's preseason game against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Aug 21, 2022 3:44 PM EST
Allen (concussion) returned to practice Monday after suffering a concussion in Friday's loss to the Cardinals, Richard Skinner of WKRC-TV reports.
Aug 16, 2022 11:41 AM EST
Allen was ruled out after suffering a concussion during Friday's preseason opener against Arizona.
Aug 12, 2022 6:36 PM EST
Allen exited Friday night's preseason game against Arizona to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
Aug 12, 2022 5:36 PM EST
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Allen will start Friday's preseason contest against the Cardinals and is projected to play the entire first half, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 10, 2022 10:32 AM EST
Allen received extra snaps under center during Wednesday's training camp sessions while starting quarterback Joe Burrow was sidelined due to surgery, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Jul 28, 2022 12:27 PM EST
The Bengals re-signed Allen to a one-year contract Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Mar 17, 2022 10:32 AM EST
Allen completed 17 of 34 pass attempts for 149 yards and two touchdowns across six appearances in 2021.
Jan 17, 2022 9:31 AM EST
Allen completed 15 of 29 passes for 136 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Bengals' 21-16 loss to the Browns on Sunday. He also rushed once for three yards and committed a fumble that was recovered by the offense.
Jan 9, 2022 4:57 PM EST
Bengals QB Joe Burrow said Allen will replace him as the starter this Sunday against the Browns, Mike Petragalia of CLNS Media reports.
Jan 5, 2022 12:48 PM EST
Coach Zac Taylor said Allen will start Sunday's game against the Browns, while Joe Burrow (knee, finger) will be rested for the playoffs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Jan 5, 2022 11:51 AM EST
Allen was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Jan 1, 2022 11:14 AM EST
Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Dec 27, 2021 10:10 AM EST
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