Keenan Allen Misses London
Colts Rule Out Keenan Allen for London Game With Groin Injury
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Allen was limited in Thursday’s practice with the groin injury after being limited Wednesday for rest; he then missed Friday’s practice before being ruled out Saturday.
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Allen’s strongest outing with Indianapolis came in the Week 3 win over Houston, when he caught 6 of 9 targets for 63 yards and his first touchdown with the Colts.
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Week 4 is Allen’s first missed game, and his next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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The Colts-Commanders game is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The Indianapolis Colts ruled out wide receiver Keenan Allen for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders in London due to a groin injury WIBC. Allen, who has caught 13 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown this season, will miss his first game since joining the team, leaving the Colts' passing attack significantly weakened for the 9:30 a.m. ET matchup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Allen's Injury Sidelined Him After Limited Practice
Allen was limited in practice Wednesday for rest and Thursday due to the groin injury Total Apex Sports. He missed Friday's practice entirely before being ruled out Saturday. This marks his first absence since arriving in Indianapolis.
Allen's best performance came in Week 3 against Houston, when he caught 6 of 9 targets for 63 yards and his first touchdown with the Colts. He should return by Week 5 against the Steelers on October 11.USA Today
Colts Face Depleted Receiving Options in London
With Allen sidelined, Josh Downs becomes the leading receiving threat WISH-TV. The Colts also elevated Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to add depth. Other pass-catchers face uncertainty: Alec Pierce is already injured, and Darius Slayton and Ashton Dulin have availability concerns heading into Sunday.
Quarterback Daniel Jones will need to lean more heavily on the remaining receivers and running back Jonathan Taylor WRTV. This London game presents a test of the Colts' depth after losing their second option in the passing game.
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