What happened: The San Francisco 49ers added veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen to bolster their passing attack ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Allen arrived after San Francisco acquired him from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. He joins an offense coming off a 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 8.
Why it matters: San Francisco holds the No. 1 seed in the NFC and looks to cement its position as the conference front-runner heading into the second half of the season. Allen brings reliable possession skills to an offensive unit navigating midseason durability questions across its receiver rotation. His presence gives the conference leaders proven depth as the postseason race intensifies.
By the numbers: Allen has caught 40 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown in 2026 through eight games. San Francisco leads the conference at 7-1 through eight games.
What to watch: The 49ers begin working Allen into offensive packages ahead of Week 11 as they defend their top position in the NFC.