Keenan Allen: Everything you need to know

Allen had three receptions on eight targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Patriots in the wild-card round. Allen suffered a disappointing end to his return to the Chargers in 2025 when he finished Sunday's playoff loss with a catch rate below 50 percent. The 33-year-old wasn't on the same page with QB Justin Herbert like they were during the regular season when the duo connected on 66 percent of their attempts, resulting in a 81-777-4 receiving line for the veteran receiver. Allen will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, so the future Hall of Famer will be in control of his destiny should he decide to return for a 14th season.

Allen finished with seven receptions on 13 targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Broncos. Allen was one of the few starters head coach Jim Harbaugh allowed to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against Denver. The 33-year-old Allen responded to last week's one-catch performance by leading his club in targets, receptions and yardage with backup QB Trey Lance under center. Allen produced solid PPR numbers in his return to the Chargers this season, accruing 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games. Look for Allen to serve as a security blanket for QB Justin Herbert against the Patriots in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Sunday.

Allen caught one pass (on three targets) for 17 yards during the Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Saturday. Allen caught a 17-yard pass from Justin Herbert late in the third quarter, but that was the only reception the veteran wide receiver recorded during Saturday's loss. It was Allen's lowest production in a game this season and the first time he was limited to just one catch since Week 15 of the 2020 season. The Chargers' loss clinched the AFC West division for the Broncos, and with the two squads facing each other Week 18, Allen and the rest of the Chargers' starters may sit or operate on a snap count as the Bolts gear up for a postseason run.