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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Keenan Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake London outscored Keenan Allen by 5.6 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake London is the clear pick. Keenan Allen profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Keenan Allen

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14.0 PPG8.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Keenan Allen: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Drake London and Keenan Allen is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver put up 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 8.4 in 17. A 5.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.6 points favors Drake London, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Keenan Allen converted 122 looks into 777 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 5 while Keenan Allen is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keenan Allen is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Keenan Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 10 years younger than Keenan Allen (24 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)14.08.4

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168143

Receptions6881

Rec/Game5.74.8

Receiving Yards919777

Rec Yds/Game76.645.7

Receiving TDs74

Targets112122

Target Share/Game9.37.2

Age2434

Experience3 yrs12 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 8.4 for Keenan Allen in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Drake London and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Keenan Allen by 5.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.