Allen recorded three tackles (two solo), two sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

After a modest performance in the season opener, Allen got back on track in Week 2. He strip-sacked Matt Ryan at the end of the first quarter, but Indianapolis was able to secure the loose ball. The fourth-year pass rusher took down the veteran quarterback again on a third-down play at the beginning of the second quarter. If healthy, Allen will likely be a double-digit sack candidate for the 2022 campaign.

The Jaguars exercised Allen's fifth-year contract option Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen is now set to receive a guaranteed salary of $11.5 million in the 2023 season and figures to be a key piece in the Jaguars' pass rush over the next two years. The No. 7 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft had somewhat of a bounce-back campaign this past year coming off a very disappointing second season in Jacksonville, netting a career-best 71 tackles to go along with 7.5 sacks and one interception over 16 games in 2021.

Allen had four tackles (three solo) and two sacks during Sunday's 26-11 win against Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Allen played 89 percent of the defensive snaps and finished the season on a strong note with his first sacks since Week 9. Overall it was a disappointing campaign for the 2019 first-round pick, as he totaled 71 tackles (46 solo), 7.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 16 games. The overall quality of the defense around him means more attention from opposing offenses, so Allen could have a tall task again for his fourth season in Jacksonville unless the unit receives an influx of talent heading into 2022.

Allen had six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 50-10 loss at New England.

EDGE Analysis

Allen returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and played 65 percent of the defensive snaps after missing one contest. The 24-year-old enters the final week of the season with 66 tackles (43 solo), 5.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 15 games.

Allen (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen landed on the COVID list last week and was expected to miss two games since he tested positive and is unvaccinated, but the updated league protocols mean he can return for Week 17. The 24-year-old has 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 games this season.

Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen is unvaccinated, per Mark Long of the Associated Press, meaning he'll miss Weeks 16 and 17 while going through the health and safety protocols. K'Lavon Chaisson and Jordan Smith should see more run at outside linebacker in the meantime for Jacksonville.

Allen (shoulder) returned to log a full practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen missed the Jaguars' first practice of the week Wednesday but appears to be ready to go for Week 15 against the Texans after being a full participant Thursday. The 24-year-old has 58 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four pass deflections, an interception and a fumble recovery in 13 games this season.

Allen (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was held out of Wednesday's practice after playing his lowest defensive snap share (54 percent) of the season in Week 14's loss to the Titans. The linebacker has not missed any games so far this season. Backup Lerentee McCray would be next in line to play if Allen is unavailable for Sunday's game against Houston.

Allen had 10 tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Allen had an unusual double-digit tackling performance as a defensive end, due in large part to the fact that San Francisco's offense opted to run the ball 42 times with the game well in hand. Still, it was yet another solid fantasy performance for Allen, who remains a high-end option in IDP formats heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Falcons' vulnerable O-line.

Allen had eight tackles (all solo), a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old played 78 percent of the defensive snaps and was a consistent presence Sunday as he got the better of quarterback Josh Allen. The young defensive end led the Jaguars in tackles for good measure and also grabbed the first interception of his career. Allen now has 39 tackles (27 solo) and 5.5 sacks through eight games in 2021.