Keenan Allen Returns to Full Practice, Set to Face Colts in Week 2

September 18, 2026 - 20:44

Keenan Allen will be in the Colts' lineup in Week 2. The veteran wide receiver practiced fully on Thursday, clearing the way for his return after a brief absence. His presence gives the offense a reliable target on the outside and should open up opportunities for the rest of the receiving corps.

Allen's route running and hands remain among the best in the league. Defenses cannot afford to leave him in single coverage, which forces safeties to shade his way and creates room underneath for teammates. That kind of attention changes how an entire offense operates.

The timing matters. Week 2 brings a divisional opponent that knows this roster well, and having a proven pass catcher back in the fold gives the quarterback a trusted option on third down. Coaches have said they will monitor his workload, but a full practice suggests he is ready for a normal snap count.

Indianapolis has struggled at times to contain experienced receivers who win at the line of scrimmage. Allen fits that mold. If he picks up where he left off, the Colts secondary could be in for a long afternoon.