The 49ers got Keenan Allen. Was it enough? (Paywall)
“He’s not Jauan Jennings, but he can occupy a similar role. He’s been employed mainly as a possession receiver, and has excelled on short targets. Crucially, he’s been most effective on third downs. He’s got a +0.33 EPA when targeted on third downs, and has moved the chains seven times. More than 41 percent of his third-down targets turned into first downs. That’s what Jennings did for the 49ers.
Now, he won’t be the blocker Jennings was.
But, he’s
also a much more natural talent than Jennings. He can play anywhere, and I do mean anywhere. He’s a plug-and-play option at any spot.
And while he’s not what he used to be, he’s still got some wiggle.”
Agent: Brandon Aiyuk plans to play this season, likely with ‘somebody that knows him’ (paywall)
“He had an MRI, he had X-rays, he had a physical exam,” Rosenhaus said of Aiyuk, who had a multiligament knee injury in October 2024 and has not played since. “He’s working out on his own, he’s running routes, he’s catching footballs. He says he’s 100 percent ready to play. We’d be glad to go work out for interested teams if he is released by the 49ers….. I think he’s in a really good place. He met with the 49ers. He did a good job in the meeting with them. He said hello to John Lynch. He met with the team. I just feel like he’s in a good place. And getting to know him over the last week, I’m confident in his future moving forward.”
How veteran WR Keenan Allen boosts depleted 49ers’ biggest position of need
“Allen signed a one-year, $3.32 million contract with the Colts before this season. The 49ers will owe him approximately half of his $1.3 million base salary for the remainder of the season.”
49ers overreactions: Do Super Bowl chances depend on the health of Mike Evans?
“Evans missed his second game in a row due to Achilles tendinitis. He might be out even longer, as the 49ers likely agree: They need him healthy for the games that matter the most.
He is a unique talent who makes the offense so much better. Evans has the rare ability to be the difference maker.”
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Week 10 matchup vs. Cowboys
“Wednesday, November 11
12:35 p.m. – Kyle Shanahan press conference
1:30 p.m. – Practice
Thursday, November 12
12:30 p.m. – Practice
After practice (approx. 2:10 p.m.) – Raheem Morris press conference
Following Morris – Klay Kubiak press conference
Following Kubiak – Brock Purdy press conference
Friday, November 13
12:35 p.m. – Practice
After practice (approx. 1:35 p.m.) – Kyle Shanahan press conference.”
49ers trade for Colts’ Keenan Allen to bolster injury-plagued WR room
“Coincidentally, if Allen is able to play Sunday, it will mean playing against the Cowboys two weeks in a row. He had four catches for 26 yards against Dallas in Week 9.”
Keenan Allen is the newest member of the 49ers
“Allen’s air yards per target is the lowest it’s been since 2017. On targets under 10 air yards, Allen has caught 31 of his 38 targets for 230 yards and a touchdown. That’s the seventh-most yards among all wide receivers under 10 yards.
The 49ers average 5.29 yards to go on third down. That’s first in the NFL. To me, this is the Niners giving themselves a reliable veteran option underneath on third down. Allen has a couple of drops this season, but 50% of his targets result in a first down, despite a low depth of target.
Brock Purdy’s on-target percentage is over 3% higher than Daniel Jones. Same with his catchable passes. Allen has had targets within the last couple of games that were uncatchable, or he had to obnoxiously adjust to.
Allen provides a big body who can block from a condensed split. He’s a competitive blocker, which makes it easier to play him on every down.”
