Who Should I Start? Keenan Allen or Ladd McConkey

Monday, November 18, 5:32 AM

On Sunday, Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen had another quiet performance in the team's Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Allen finished with just four receptions for 41 yards, a far cry from the dynamic playmaker he was last season. Despite being targeted 8 times by quarterback Caleb Williams, Allen could not make a significant impact. That said, it was encouraging to see him come up clutch on a few vital third-down plays, proving he's still effective at getting open in critical situations. The recent coaching change, with Thomas Brown taking over as offensive coordinator, seems to have sparked some life in the Bears' offense, even if Allen's production didn't reflect that shift. The Bears won't have much time to regroup as they host the tough Minnesotabrutalngs at Soldier Field next Sunday. A challenging matchup against Brian Flores' defense awaits.

Wednesday, November 20, 4:55 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder) was held out of Wednesday's practice, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. The Georgia product sustained this injury in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday evening. In this game, the 23-year-old brought in six of his nine targets for a season-high 123 yards. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of missing Monday's game if he remains sidelined during the week. Since Week 8, the rookie has begun to find some consistency in the passing attack, as he has seen an average of 6.0 targets and 87.5 yards per game. If he can suit up in Week 12, fantasy managers should start him in all formats, as he will be facing the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.