# Andrew Moore: Moore argues the Colts should sign free-agent receiver Keenan Allen, who would immediately become their WR3 taking starter-level snaps.

**Claimed:** Aug 1, 2026
**Pundit:** Andrew Moore — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-moore
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/onsi/why-colts-need-to-make-a-move-for-keenan-allen

2 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

> While Allen would not be the top option in the passing game, he would immediately slot in as the WR3 and receive starter-level snaps.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Keenan Allen to move**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Keenan Allen
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Keenan Allen to be 3rd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Keenan Allen
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Keenan Allen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/keenan-allen

## What others said about the same people

- Bucky Brooks on Keenan Allen: Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 (scored 100)
- Rich Hribar on Keenan Allen: Hribar argues Pat Freiermuth reaching 100 catches in 2023 is highly improbable, and that Chris Godwin is undervalued relative to ADP — his projections have Godwin as WR17 in full-PPR while he personally ranks him WR24. He also flags Rachaad White, James Conner, Keenan Allen and Brandin Cooks as projecting above their draft cost, and prefers Christian Watson to Godwin at similar cost. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/588e280e-19c6-4153-8ce5-a5b1afb1a6f2 (scored 100)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Keenan Allen: Fitzmorris gave his own Week 5 wide receiver rankings, keeping Ja'Marr Chase as a low-end WR1 at No. 9, slotting the Chargers trio as Quentin Johnston 20/Ladd McConkey 22/Keenan Allen 23, and naming Malik Washington as his deeper play with Tyreek Hill out. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/368f26b5-c8f2-4a19-80a5-8f4208c53dc3 (scored 0)
- Evan Tarracciano on Keenan Allen: In a risers-and-fallers column, Tarracciano endorses buying Jared Goff, Mike Washington Jr., Keenan Allen and George Kittle at their current discounted draft costs, while cautioning managers off TreVeyon Henderson and Jordyn Tyson. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6aa0ecca-6983-48f2-a455-3f29ca519ff3 (not settled)
- Nathan Jahnke on Keenan Allen: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (not settled)
- Nathan Jahnke on Keenan Allen: PFF's preseason fantasy recap projects Colts roles: Keenan Allen as the starting Z receiver with Josh Downs in the slot, Laquon Treadwell as the backup X, and seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan as the favorite to be Jonathan Taylor's backup ahead of DJ Giddens. On the Lions, Tom Kennedy appears to have locked up a roster spot with Greg Dortch next most likely. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/33c062c4-069c-4f3e-a9c9-bcdaa9048149 (not settled)

## More depth chart calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Tyler Sullivan on Drew Lock: In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8a14b5e6-066b-457f-b409-a3ddbd512aca (scored 0)
- Ralph Vacchiano on Tua Tagovailoa: Vacchiano ranks all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season, with the Rams first and Dolphins last. He also flags the Giants as a potential surprise team with a top-10 defense, and notes Deshaun Watson won Cleveland's QB job while Tua Tagovailoa starts Week 1 in Atlanta. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6f782be9-64d3-47cf-b054-6566e14194d6 (scored 0)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Kyler Murray: Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/70a7844a-2fb6-44d7-814f-30ec9fbcc26d (scored 100)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Kyler Murray: Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0653fc24-437c-4aba-89ee-f1f417e1983d (scored 100)
- Steven Ruiz on Michael Penix Jr.: In a retrospective tiering of all 32 starting quarterbacks, Ruiz treats Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons' Week 1 starter over Kirk Cousins, whom he places in his lowest tier. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/968b3764-11ef-41b5-a370-ff570b3219d1 (scored 0)
- Mike Florio on Shedeur Sanders: Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/cf6258b2-b55f-4f50-84f9-24269a5a006a (scored 0)

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