Who Should I Start? Keenan Allen or Puka Nacua


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Keenan Allen News

Keenan Allen Receives Praise from Shane Steichen

Friday, August 21, 8:10 AM

Indianapolis Colts' newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen received praise from head coach Shane Steichen, who called him the "most cerebral receiver" he's been around. "He sees the game like a quarterback: how to run routes, how to attack leverage, how he sees coverage, especially inside in the slot, outside, how corners play, how linebackers play them in the slot. That's built-up reps over the years, and he's seen so many different looks, and it's like clockwork for him in his brain." Allen signed a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Colts on Wednesday. With wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) injured and a gaping hole left after the team traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen will have a significant role in this offense. Currently ranked WR60 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Allen offers starting upside if Pierce misses time this season.


Week 1 Projections

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19.6 3.5 0.0 7.0 92.7 0.5

Puka Nacua News

Puka Nacua's Return to Team Drills Still on Hold

Tuesday, August 25, 11:22 AM

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (psoas) remained out of team practice Tuesday, according to Nate Atkins. Nacua was doing workouts off to the side, the same setup the Rams had for him Monday. He has now gone two weeks without participating in team drills since leaving the Aug. 11 joint practice with Dallas because of psoas soreness. Sean McVay initially expected Nacua back the following week, then shifted that expectation into this week as the Rams continued to take a cautious approach. Nacua is coming off a massive 2025 season, when he caught an NFL-leading 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games. Nothing from Tuesday's report points to a new setback, but the anticipated return to team work still hasn't happened. With Week 1 getting closer, his practice status remains worth watching.


Keenan Allen vs. Puka Nacua

Still trying to decide between Allen and Nacua? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Keenan Allen is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Puka Nacua is projected to score 19.6 points.