From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 20s
Keenan Allen trade boosts 49ers offense
Keenan Allen trade helps 49ers maintain top NFL offense.
In brief
Keenan Allen trade helps 49ers maintain top NFL offense. Keenan Allen's trade to the 49ers improves their top-ranked offense with immediate impact on third-down plays. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Keenan Allen trade
The 49ers acquired Keenan Allen in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.
Allen's quick adaptation
Allen described his rapid learning of the 49ers' offense as 'running on pure energy right now, 7-1 [energy].'
“So i’m running on pure energy right now, 7-1 [energy]”
49ers' top offense
The 49ers became the NFL’s No. 1 offense by expected points added (EPA) after trading for Allen.
Allen's third-down impact
Allen averages +0.33 EPA when targeted on third downs, a strong indicator of his offensive value.
Mike Evans' status
Mike Evans is recovering from Achilles tendinitis and may return for the 49ers' next major games.
Offensive strategy
The 49ers plan to maintain their top offensive ranking with Allen and Evans' contributions.
Next game
The 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys before facing the Minnesota Vikings in their next game.
Shanahan's view
Kyle Shanahan said Allen's addition helps the 49ers' offense without needing Evans to return immediately.
“Even if mike was good [to go] on all eight of these games, it wouldn’t have changed anything with trying to add another receiver”
Offensive ceiling
The 49ers aim to raise their offensive ceiling with Allen, Evans, and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling.
The takeaway
Keenan Allen's trade to the 49ers improves their top-ranked offense with immediate impact on third-down plays.
