Who Should I Start? Keenan Allen or Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Friday, October 10, 5:25 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen enters Week 6 as a clear high-floor option, leading the team with five catches on nine targets last week. The veteran faces a favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins' secondary, which has allowed the ninth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers, a key area for Allen given his 23.1% target share. Allen is a high-volume receiver who often helps Justin Herbert by making difficult catches in crucial situations. If fellow wide receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring) is limited or inactive, Allen's already high target share should only grow. RotoBaller ranks Allen as WR20 this week. He is a reliable low-end WR2 and should be started with confidence, especially in PPR formats.

Wednesday, October 15, 3:45 AM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling pulled in two of his three targets for 22 receiving yards in Week 6. While his stat line may not have been impressive, his utilization was notable. Even with Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) returning to action, Valdes-Scantling saw the third-highest snap share among San Francisco's wide receivers for the second straight week. Rather than get bumped down the depth chart, MVS held onto his role in the slot. Demarcus Robinson, who lined up out wide for 33 of his 40 routes in Week 5, ran a total of 10 routes upon Jennings' return on Sunday. With the returns of George Kittle (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) imminent, Valdes-Scantlings' fantasy prospects aren't high, but he is worth monitoring given the 49ers' extensive injury issues this season.