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Allgeier

Allgeier, as usual, ran tough on his limited opportunities. He never really threatened Bijan Robinson’s role as Atlanta’s top back in 2024, with first-year offensive coordinator Zac Robinson fully committing to Bijan as the centerpiece of the Falcons offense. Allgeier’s efficiency on the ground bounced back in 20224: He averaged 4.8 yards per carry, in line with his rookie season rate in 2022. He scored three touchdowns on the season and was limited to just 13 receptions in the run-heavy Falcons offense. Allgeier, 24, is signed with the Falcons through 2025. He would be an intriguing fantasy option if another team were interested in acquiring him from Atlanta this offseason.

Bijan Robinson handled the bulk of the opportunities for the Atlanta backfield in the first half and both backs failed to see many opportunities after the break as the Falcons struggled to move the football. Even so, Allgeier’s three touches paled in comparison to the 20 of Robinson, with the former likeliest to see additional run in second halves of games the team controls handily.

Allgeier added a nine-yard reception. Now seemingly hard-capped in the 8-12 carry range as Bijan Robinson breezes by 20 on a weekly basis, Allgeier has lost any illusion of standalone value even as the Falcons look to protect rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Allgeier saw 12 of 37 team carries on a night the Atlanta defense completely locked down the injury-riddled Raiders for over three quarters, leading to the opportunity for additional rushing volume. Allgeier remains a shaky week-to-week fantasy bet playing behind one of the most dynamic pure rushers in the game, likely needing an injury to Bijan Robinson to return usable fantasy scores.

With the Falcons increasingly trying to hide Kirk Cousins, Allgeier’s nine carries were his most in three weeks. His 63 yards on the ground were his most in seven games. Week 15 opponent Las Vegas has a solid run defense, but so does Minnesota. It’s clear the Falcons are going to run as much as possible until either Cousins’ arm falls off or he gets benched. That could happen this week. Regardless, with bye weeks over, No. 2 back Allgeier will never project for enough work to garner genuine FLEX status.

As expected, Allgeier’s zero-touch outing against the Broncos heading into the Falcons’ Week 12 bye was an aberration. That being said, he was a more distant No. 2 than ever behind Bijan Robinson this afternoon, as the second-year pro handled a career high 32 touches. Allgeier did get the call for some critical snaps in the two-minute drill. Allgeier’s real-life relevance won’t fade as Kirk Cousins’ play goes further off the rails, but he remains a strict contingency option for fantasy purposes.

Allgeier logged just three snaps and didn’t see a rushing attempt or target before the Falcons rested their starter in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss. He had seen 29 carries over the Falcons’ previous three games as the No. 2 option behind Bijan Robinson. Allgeier should be more involved in the offense when the Falcons return from their bye against the Chargers in Week 13.

Allgeier was limited in Wednesday’s practice with the quad issue. It was just a maintenance day for the bruising back as he returned for a full session on Thursday. Allgeier is a touchdown-or-bust RB3 heading into his Week 11 matchup with Denver.

Allgeier was a limited participant on Wednesday and upgraded to full on Thursday. All things considered, Allgeier appears to be on track to play in Week 11’s game against the Broncos, but he’ll be hard to trust in fantasy as anything more than a touchdown-dependent RB3. Allgeier has averaged just 8.5 carries per game in his last four games and has just one touchdown to his name over that span. He’s worth a dart throw if your fantasy roster has been decimated by the bye week, but should be avoided when possible.

Allgeier appears likely to play given his early-week availability but this is a situation to monitor, both for managers rostering Allgeier and/or Bijan Robinson. Allgeier remains a worthwhile bench stash.