With the Chiefs shorthanded Sunday, Royals saw 38 offensive snaps while Allen played five, per Pro Football Focus.
After the game, Allen said he hoped to show in the weeks ahead that he could be a reliable target: 'It's a great opportunity for me to step up and fulfill my role. '
Charles Goldman·
When Chiefs WR Rashee Rice exited after just six offensive snaps with a hamstring injury, Jalen Royals was the primary beneficiary. He finished with 38 total offensive snaps, his highest mark in 2026. It’s good for the second-most offensive snaps he’s seen in a single game in his career. He’s the clear replacement option for Kansas City with Rice hurt.
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