Chargers’ Keenan Allen Reaches 800 Career Receptions, Eyes NFL History
Star Wide Receiver Achieves Milestone Despite Tough Loss to Dolphins
In a thrilling game against the Dolphins on Sunday, Chargers’ star wide receiver, Keenan Allen, made history by securing his 800th career reception. This impressive milestone places him in an elite group of active receivers, trailing only Julio Jones, Deandre Hopkins, and Travis Kelce in total receptions.
On the all-time reception list, Keenan Allen currently sits just eight catches behind Roddy White, holding the 37th position. Despite the Chargers’ heartbreaking 36-34 loss, Allen emerged as one of Justin Herbert’s top targets during the game, making six receptions for a total of 75 yards.
However, Allen fell short of recording a touchdown in this match, which would have marked his 53rd career touchdown. It took Allen a decade, encompassing ten seasons and one game, to reach this remarkable feat. He burst onto the NFL scene as a 21-year-old rookie in 2013, quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s premier receivers with over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut season.
The pinnacle of Keenan Allen’s career came in 2017 when he was honored as the Comeback Player of the Year. Following a challenging 2016 season where he was limited to just one game due to injury, Allen rebounded with nearly 1,400 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. As a four-time Pro Bowler, Allen has already kicked off the 2023 season on a strong note.
With the addition of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, the Chargers have high hopes for Allen’s performance this season. Moore, who previously led one of the NFL’s top offenses during his time in Dallas, is expected to bring his expertise to Los Angeles. Keenan Allen stands to benefit greatly from this change in leadership.
The Chargers’ revamped offense appears poised to provide Allen with numerous opportunities to add to his reception count as his career continues. As he inches closer to the top of the all-time reception list and chases down other NFL legends, Keenan Allen remains a key figure in the Chargers’ quest for success in the 2023 season.
