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1. Sep 23
   Allen logged three offensive snaps and three special-teams snaps in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.

   Allen struggled to get on the field despite being listed as the Chiefs' No. 4 wide receiver. The Chiefs are utilizing more 12-personnel packages with Travis Kelce and Noah Gray as it leans into a revamped ground attack spearheaded by reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. That's led to sparse opportunities for Allen through two games, though he could be featured more as the season continues.

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2. Sep 16
   Allen did not catch his only target during Monday night's 31-10 win over Denver.

   Allen played only one snap on offense, failing to build on his preseason momentum. The wide receiver was also on the field for four snaps on special teams. Allen appears to be the No. 4 wideout behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton ahead of the team's matchup with the Colts in Week 2.

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3. Sep 8
   Allen is listed as a backup receiver on Kansas City's unofficial depth chart ahead of Monday's season opener versus the Broncos, Charles Goldsmith of AtoZSports.com reports.

   A rookie fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati, Allen generated plenty of positive buzz in training camp and the preseason, but he doesn't appear to have a path to meaningful playing time heading into Week 1. Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy are locked in as the clear top two options on the depth chart, but Allen could eventually push Tyquan Thornton for the No. 3 spot. Thornton possesses more speed of the two and found some success as a vertical threat in Andy Reid's scheme last season, but Allen offers a more diverse route tree and could be a higher-volume target earner if Rice or Worthy were to miss time.

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4. Sep 4
   Adam Schefter's fantasy football cheat sheet: Value picks and sleepers to target

   Each year, we at ESPN Fantasy endeavor to help with your fantasy football draft prep, including sleepers lists and cheat sheets. Below, you will get the best of both worlds, as ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter offers up his personal list of early-, middle- and late-rounds targets in 2026 fantasy drafts. Below are some players who are poised to be fantasy standouts this season. Obviously, they aren't the only ones with a chance to excel, but this is a distinguishing part: These are some of the players who have a real chance to outperform their current average draft position (ADP). If given a choice at certain junctures in the draft, or in tiebreaker situations, these are players who will receive strong consideration. In this space last season, one of the recommended middle-rounds values was wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and some of the later-rounds values included quarterbacks Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, and running back Quinshon Judkins. I am in one 12-team league, in which some of these players will not need to be drafted, and one 16-team league, in which some of them might be more valuable. But again, these players hold strong value relative to their ESPN ADPs and are in a position to have productive seasons. I hope this list is helpful. Good luck this season. NOTE: For the purposes of this column, the round ranges listed are based on ADP relative to 10-team leagues: "early" refers to Rounds 1-4, "middle" to Rounds 5-11 and "later" to Rounds 12 or higher. Quarterback There's nothing wrong with drafting a quarterback such as Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson early. But there is so much depth at the position this year that there can be strong values found in the middle-to-late rounds. This is why you'll see no QBs listed as early-rounds targets below. Middle rounds Bo Nix, Broncos (ADP: 86.3): Nix's ability to rack up fantasy points with his legs as much as his arm is underappreciated. Caleb Williams, Bears (ADP: 92.2): His talent was on full display last season and, after a year in Ben Johnson's offense, he should be even more improved. Justin Herbert, Chargers (ADP: 106.0): Matched with Mike McDaniel as his offensive coordinator, Herbert could be in line for his best NFL season. Later rounds Tyler Shough, Saints (ADP: 155.4): He flashed as a rookie last season and is expected to make continued growth in Year 2. Jordan Love, Packers (ADP: 158.0): Team officials are confident he's set up to take the next step this season. Daniel Jones, Colts (ADP: 158.2): Jones was one of the best fantasy QBs last season until he was injured — and now he looks to be healthy. Running back A case can be made to draft Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 1 pick in fantasy football this season. There is talent sprinkled across the position, including some intriguing late-rounds picks. Early rounds Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (ADP: 1.4): He might be the most dangerous offensive threat in the NFL, one with 38 touchdowns in the past two seasons. Bijan Robinson, Falcons (ADP: 2.5): Robinson and Gibbs will — and should — be going 1-2 in almost every fantasy football draft. Chase Brown, Bengals (ADP: 21.9): He is the lead back and a multipurpose threat in one of the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL. Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs (ADP: 22.3): He has never finished higher than RB18 in a fantasy season, but he seems set to shatter that mark in 2026. Omarion Hampton, Chargers (ADP: 25.3): When healthy last season, he was highly productive. If he's healthy this season, he will be again. Middle rounds Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (ADP: 71.8): The Jaguars loved him coming out of college, and that hasn't changed heading into his second season. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (ADP: 83.1): Always overlooked, always productive. Later rounds Kenny Gainwell, Buccaneers (ADP: 116.5): Bucs have raved about the different skills he brings to the offense. Blake Corum, Rams (ADP: 135.1): He will share work with Kyren Williams … and be drafted many

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5. Aug 29
   Allen brought in one of two targets for 12 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.

   The rookie fifth-round pick didn't make his catch until the opening possession of the second half. Allen was busy this preseason with six receptions on 12 targets, but those netted a modest 39 yards. Nevertheless, the Cincinnati product is likely locked into a reserve receiver role to open the 2026 season.

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