Who Should I Start? Keenan Allen or Demarcus Robinson

Friday, August 15, 10:59 AM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen and quarterback Justin Herbert have "picked up right where they left off in 2023," according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Allen spent the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears, but he racked up 150 targets, 108 receptions, 1,243 yards, and seven touchdowns in just 13 games during the 2023 season with the Chargers. The 33-year-old is at a different point in his career, and Los Angeles now runs a much less pass-happy offense under play-caller Greg Roman. Allen should not be expected to produce like he did two seasons ago, but he could still be a high-floor bye-week replacement in fantasy, particularly in PPR-scoring formats.

Wednesday, August 20, 6:36 PM

The NFL has issued San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson a three-game suspension to start the season, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The punishment comes as a result of a DUI charge Robinson received last November while he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. After tallying 31 catches and setting career highs in yards (505) and touchdowns (seven) last season, Robinson joined the 49ers on a two-year, $9.5 million contract in free agency. While the 30-year-old's suspension doesn't come as a surprise, it's nonetheless another blow to a Niners receiving corps dealing with plenty of adversity going into the season. Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Jauan Jennings (calf), Jordan Watkins (ankle), and Jacob Cowing (lower body) are all banged up at the moment. Aiyuk is likely to start 2025 on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Between his injury and Robinson's suspension, the 49ers will be down at least two key receivers when they open their season against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 7.