News: Philadelphia defensive back Nate Allen (hamstring) is inactive for the Week 9 Monday night game at New Orleans. Allen was questionable to play due to his injury this week after being listed as probable Week 8 with the same ailment and playing in that game against the Falcons.
Analysis: Allen was probable going into Week 8 and questionable heading into the Monday night game. His hamstring issue apparently worsened and he had to miss the game against the Saints. When healthy, Allen is a low-end source of tackles at his position in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Eagles defensive back Nate Allen, who was listed as probable with a hamstring injury coming into the game, had one of his best performances of the season Week 8 against the Falcons. He recorded nine tackles, including eight solo.
Analysis: Allen has recorded eight or more tackles three times this season, but he has recorded five or fewer in his other four games. He's not a reliable enough contributor in the category to serve as more than a low-end Fantasy defensive back, especially since he's not a great source of interceptions either.
News: As expected, Eagles defensive back Nate Allen is active for Week 8 against the Falcons despite a hamstring strain. He was listed as probable coming into the game. Allen suffered the injury Week 6 against the Lions.
Analysis: Apparently, the bye in Week 7 gave Allen all the time he needed to recover. Though the defensive back contributes a decent number of tackles every now and then, he's not consistent enough to serve as more than a low-end option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday safety Nate Allen, who left Sunday's game against the Lions with a hamstring strain, should be ready to play after the bye in Week 8 against the Falcons.
Analysis: Allen has managed 32 tackles and three pass defenses in six games. Allen is the Eagles' starting strong safety, but his performances are inconsistent from a week-to-week basis. He is just a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Eagles safety Nate Allen suffered a hamstring strain in the fourth quarter Week 6 vs. Detroit. He had two assisted tackles before getting hurt.
Analysis: Allen is the Eagles' starting strong safety, but his performances are inconsistent from a week-to-week basis. He is just a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Philadelphia defensive back Nate Allen led everyone in tackles in the Week 2 win over the Ravens. Allen finished with a game-high 10 tackles and nine of them were solo. He added a pass defended.
Analysis: Allen has 15 tackles in two games for the Eagles. That said, over the course of his career he hasn't been the biggest tackling defensive back around. He really has limited Fantasy value entering Week 3.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that DBs Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman will be the starting safeties Week 11 at N.Y. Giants. That means DB Jaiquawn Jarrett is headed back to the bench after starting for an injured Allen (concussion) in Week 10.
Analysis: This is good news that Allen isn't going to lose his starting job just because of injury. Allen was starting to play well before getting hurt, but he is still a low-end Fantasy DB as he returns from injury.
News: Philadelphia DB Nate Allen (concussion) was among the Eagles' inactive for their Week 10 matchup against Arizona. Allen was ruled out for the game earlier this week as he continues to deal with a head injury. Jaiquawn Jarrett will make his first NFL start in his place.
Analysis: Allen got off to a slow start this season because of injury, but he was inserted back into the starting lineup and was producing before his latest setback. He has 25 tackles and an interception this season -- all since Week 3. Consider Allen a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Eagles FS Nate Allen (concussion) wasn't at practice on Friday and was then ruled out for Week 10 vs. Arizona. Rookie Jaiquawn Jarrett will make his first NFL start.
Analysis: Allen got off to a slow start this season because of injury, but he recently was promoted back into the starting lineup and was producing before his latest setback. Consider Allen a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy, but you will need a healthier alternative Week 10.
News:The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Eagles safety Nate Allen still has to go through concussion testing after suffering the injury Week 9 and isn't expected to play Week 10 vs. Arizona.
Analysis: Allen got off to a slow start this season because of injury, but he recently was promoted back into the starting lineup and was producing before his latest setback. Consider Allen a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy, but it seems you will need a healthier alternative Week 10.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen left Week 9 against the Bears after suffering a concussion. Allen sustained the injury in the first quarter and finished with one tackle prior to leaving the contest.
Analysis: Allen took a hard hit on Monday night and unfortunately has been diagnosed with a concussion. He will now have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before he will be cleared to play. Fantasy owners should continue and monitor his status moving forward. Allen can be considered a low-end Fantasy DB, when healthy.
News: Philadelphia DB Nate Allen, who was listed as probable for Week 6 at Washington with a minor knee injury, was active for the game against the Redskins. Allen has been on the injury report over the last few weeks, but hasn't missed time. On Sunday, Allen recorded an interception and finished with three tackles.
Analysis: Allen, in his second NFL season, made a solid impact in Week 5 at Buffalo and recorded 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Allen did not near that production in Week 6, but made up for it with the pick. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on him as a burgeoning Fantasy IDP option if he can keep it up.
News: Philadelphia DB Nate Allen is listed as probable for Week 6 at Washington with a minor knee injury. Allen, who practiced in full throughout the week, was also listed as probable for last Sunday's game in Week 4 against San Francisco and was able to start.
Analysis: Allen, in his second NFL season, made a solid impact in Week 5 at Buffalo and recorded 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status as he could make for a rising option in deeper IDP formats if he continues his hit stretch.
News: While the Eagles defense misses lots of tackles, one solid starter has been safety Nate Allen. Allen had 13 total tackles in the loss at Buffalo in Week 5. He has 17 total in his last three games.
Analysis: Definitely keep an eye on Allen as a good Fantasy DB -- he's unowned in 97 percent of CBSSports.com leagues!
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen (knee) is probable for Week 4 vs. San Francisco. He was probable on the injury report and returns to the starting lineup, replacing Kurt Coleman at free safety.
Analysis: Philadelphia defensive coordinator Juan Castillo said earlier this week that Allen's athletic ability and range were among the reasons he's back in starting lineup. He has the potential to be a reliable Fantasy option, but for now Allen has low-end appeal.
News: Philadelphia DB Nate Allen (knee) practiced in full again Friday and is expected to be in the starting lineup for the team's Week 4 matchup against San Francisco, according to the Eagles web site. Allen, who is in his second NFL season, has tallied just one tackle this year.
Analysis: Philadelphia defensive coordinator Juan Castillo said earlier this week that Allen's athletic ability and range were among the reasons he's back in starting lineup. However, he won't become a viable option in Fantasy IDP formats until he increases his production. Keep an eye on him as he could make for a useful addition in deeper leagues.
News: As anticipated, Eagles DB Nate Allen (knee) was activated for Week 1 at St. Louis. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. Allen missed the final weeks of last season with a knee injury and was held out of Saturday's drills for precautionary reasons. He returned to practice Sunday.
Analysis: Allen had a pretty good rookie season before getting hurt. He totaled 48 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks. The Eagles are counting on him to bounce back from this injury and be a force a free safety. He remains a low-end play for IDP formats, but is safe to start.
News: Eagles safety Nate Allen returned to practice Sunday. He missed the final weeks of last season with a knee injury and was held out of Saturday's drills for precautionary reasons.
Analysis: Allen had a pretty good rookie season before getting hurt. He totaled 48 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks. The Eagles are counting on him to bounce back from this injury and be a force a free safety. Allen remains a late-round Fantasy flier in IDP formats.
News: Eagles safety Nate Allen says he's close to 100 percent healthy after missing part of last season with a ruptured right patellar tendon. He suspects he'll miss some early training camp practices but should be OK for the season.
Analysis: Allen got off to a nice start in 2010 before getting hurt, and the Eagles will count on him to play safety this season. We'd draft him with a middle- to late-round pick this summer as a No. 3 DB.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid took part in a Q&A session with the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, and gave a quick update on the statuses of DB Nate Allen and DE Brandon Graham. Reid believes Allen will be ready for the start of the season but does not think Graham will. Both were knocked out of their rookie seasons with knee injuries.
Analysis: Reid had previously given a thumbs up on Allen this offseason, so it's good to see that nothing has changed. Allen had 48 total tackles in 13 games with two sacks, three interceptions, a forced fumble and eight passes defensed. It's clear that he has the stuff to be a good (not great) Fantasy DB, but the knee rehab will go a long way in determining just how significant he'll be on Draft Day. For now, expect him to be ready to roll but serve as no better than a No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Eagles safety Nate Allen had his rookie season ended by a ruptured patellar tendon, but head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Allen "should be" ready to play by the start of the regular season.
Analysis: Allen had 48 total tackles in 13 games with two sacks, three interceptions, a forced fumble and eight passes defensed. It's clear that he has the stuff to be a good (not great) Fantasy DB, but the knee rehab will go a long way in determining just how significant he'll be on Draft Day. For now, expect him to be ready to roll but serve as no better than a No. 3 Fantasy DB.
News: Eagles rookie safety Nate Allen has a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee and will have season-ending surgery. Allen, drafted with the second-round pick Philadelphia acquired from Washington in the Donovan McNabb trade, is the fourth defensive starter to go down for the season. A potential fifth, middle linebacker Stewart Bradley, is out with a dislocated elbow and may not return until the playoffs. Allen was hurt in the Eagles' 38-31 win over the New York Giants. His knee appeared to buckle while he tackled Mario Manningham. He'll join rookie defensive end Brandon Graham, defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley and cornerback Ellis Hobbs on injured reserve. Rookie Kurt Coleman, a seventh-round pick, takes Allen's starting spot.
Analysis: It's safe to release Allen in all IDP leagues. Hopefully he can return in 2011 at 100 percent. When healthy he is a low-end DB in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen was carted off the field late in the second half of his Week 15 game at the Giants. He was hurt while running into a teammate, trying to make a tackle. The Eagles diagnosed him with a right knee injury and he did not return to the game.
Analysis: By the looks of it, this did not seem like a minor injury. Allen could be looking at a lengthy absence and owners in larger IDP formats that may have been relying upon Allen should begin to prepare healthy alternatives. Allen has been one of the best defensive rookies this season, but he has not snagged a pick since Week 4. Still, he racks up an average number of tackles that allow him to remain a steady low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen nearly snagged his fourth interception of the season in the Week 14 game against the Cowboys. He anticipated QB Jon Kitna's hot-read and elevated in time, but could not hold onto the pass that hit him in both hands. Allen finished the night with the deflection and a solo tackle. He missed a tackle however, that allowed TE Jason Witten to score a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Analysis: Allen has been one of the best defensive rookies this season, but he has not snagged a pick since Week 4. Still, he racks up an average number of tackles that allow him to remain a steady low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen forced a fumble of QB Matt Schaub with 2:25 to play that pretty much sealed the 34-24 victory for Philadelphia in Week 13 against the Texans. Allen also got a sack on the play, the second of his career. He finished with four solo tackles.
Analysis: Allen has been everything and more for the Eagles in his rookie season. He plays the run. He plays the pass. He even rushes the passer. He should only get better with time as long as he stays healthy. Allen is a low-end Fantasy DB with long-term potential.
News: After missing the Week 10 game with a neck issue, Eagles rookie DB Nate Allen was able to break up a pass intended for TE Kevin Boss in the end zone during the Week 11 game against the Giants. He finished the night with three tackles -- two solo -- and the deflection.
Analysis: Allen responded after missing a game due to injury for the first time in his NFL career. Moving forward, he should be able to get his hands on a few more interceptions before the end of his rookie year. Continue to roll with Allen in Fantasy play if you normally do.
News: After missing Week 10, Eagles DB Nate Allen is active for the Week 11 matchup with the Giants despite a neck issue. He has three interceptions on the year.
Analysis: Allen will be needed when going against the Giants elite passing game on Sunday night, which ranks sixth in the NFL in yards. He has the ability to get after the ball and cause turnovers, so we'll call him a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen has officially been ruled inactive for Week 10 against the Redskins. Allen, who is dealing with a neck injury, was unable to practice last week. He will be replaced by Kurt Coleman in the starting lineup.
Analysis: Allen, the rookie out of South Florida, has impressed early this season by chipping in three interceptions to go along with his 31 tackles and a sack in just eight games. Stash him for now, but he is a good low-end Fantasy option in IDP league play when healthy.
News: Eagles FS Nate Allen (neck) has been officially ruled out of the Week 10 game vs. Washington, so fellow rookie Kurt Coleman will make his first NFL start. Allen missed practice all week and left the Week 9 win over the Colts with the injury
Analysis: Allen, the rookie out of South Florida, has impressed early this season by chipping in three interceptions to go along with his 31 tackles and a sack in just eight games. Stash him for now, but he is a good low-end Fantasy option in IDP league play when healthy.
News: Rookie FS Nate Allen left Sunday's game vs. the Colts with a neck strain and coach Andy Reid said it would "be a stretch" for him to play in next Monday night's game vs. Washington. Fellow rookie Kurt Coleman might start in his place.
Analysis: Allen has been a bright spot for the Eagles in his first season, but it doesn't look like owners will be able to rely on him next week. Consider other options before going with Allen.
News: Philadelphia DB Nate Allen was in on a tackle on Colts RB Donald Brown but would have teammate Stewart Bradley come in late and hit the pile. That hit sent Allen to the sideline and would go into the locker room early to get upper back and neck X-rays. The X-rays came back negative and Allen did not return to action.
Analysis: Allen had two tackles before he left Sunday's game. The rookie has been good for the Eagles so far this year and is a nice source of interceptions in larger Fantasy IDP leagues. Monitor him heading into Week 10.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen recorded eight tackles in Week 7 against the Titans. It was his highest total of the season.
Analysis: Allen was not credited with a pass defensed for a second straight game and he has not had an interception in three games, but he does have three for the year and remains a solid source for PDs and INTs in larger IDP leagues.
News: Eagles rookie DB Nate Allen notched four solo tackles and defended two passes in the Week 5 win over th 49ers. Allen also had a tackle for loss in the victory.
Analysis: Allen has been an impact player every week for the Eagles and he is a front-runner for defensive rookie of the year. He seems to be getting better every week and he could be worth a start in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DB Nate Allen recorded his third interception of the year in Week 4 against the Redskins. He picked off QB Donovan McNabb in the third quarter and also recorded three tackles in the 17-12 loss.
Analysis: Allen is on pace to pick off 12 passes this season. That would break the Eagles’ single-season record of 11 set by Bill Bradley in 1971. That might be a bit of a stretch but the rookie from USF has been impressive so far this season. He is becoming a fast riser and should be considered a decent Fantasy start in IDP leagues.
News: After picking off two passes in the first two games of the season, Eagles DB Nate Allen had another productive showing in Week 3 against the Jaguars. The rookie recorded three tackles with a pass defended and also sacked QB David Garrard for a 10-yard loss in the 28-3 win.
Analysis: Allen has been very productive in this first three games as a pro, recording 12 tackles with two interceptions and four passes defended. He has not disappointed since becoming a starter and could be a top producer in IDP Fantasy leagues by the end of the year. Continue to view Allen as a viable option in all IDP leagues.
News: For the second straight game, Eagles rookie DB Nate Allen managed an interception. This time, he picked off Lions QB Shaun Hill in the end zone in a Week 2 win over Detroit. Allen had two pass defenses and four solo tackles.
Analysis: Talk about a great start to a career. The Eagles grabbed Allen in the second round of the draft to be a starter in the future, but when Marlin Jackson went down with a season-ending injury, Allen was elevated to the starting role and hasn't disappointed. While he won't net an interception every game, Allen could end up as a decent Fantasy start in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles rookie DB Nate Allen made his first NFL interception to stop a Packers drive. The last Eagles rookie to pick one off on opening day was CB Eric Allen in 1988. He was so excited he ran off the field without the ball -- which he obviously wanted as a memento. Veteran Quintin Mikell grabbed it from an official and took it to the sideline so the rookie would have it. Allen also had five tackles on the day.
Analysis: Allen had a really good first game for the Eagles, something they want to see every week. The Eagles are hoping he can fill the void of left by Brian Dawkins last year. If this was any indication of what we have to look forward to then watch out. Heading into Week 2 against Detroit, Allen should be viewed as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles rookie free safety Nate Allen has solidified his position as a starter with his play during training camp. Defensive coordinator Sean McDermott calls Allen unshakable, and says the second-round pick from South Florida has earned the respect of his peers. The Eagles struggled last season to find a capable free safety after perennial Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins signed with Denver as a free agent, but Allen has changed that.
Analysis: Allen is more than just a Fantasy sleeper -- he's got a shot to put up some really nice stats in the back of the Eagles' secondary. The team might be sold on him, but opposing teams might not be, meaning he'll get the chance to make plays on the ball regularly. Draft him as a top-end No. 3 Fantasy DB with a middle- to late-round pick to be safe, but he could end up producing much better than that come the regular season.
News:Nate Allen's brief holdout didn't have any impact on his status with the Philadelphia Eagles. His sleep pattern is another thing. Coach Andy Reid said the team's second-round draft pick from South Florida will remain the starting free safety -- a position he earned during minicamps. But Allen didn't get much rest before his first day of camp. After missing the first day of training camp, Allen was unable to sign his contract -- a four-year deal -- until the final details were hammered out early Wednesday morning. He arrived at Lehigh University at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, but wasn't able to check into his dorm room until 2:30 a.m. Allen arose at 6:15, and took part in the morning practice at 8:45 -- in which he promptly dropped a ball in a drill and did a few push-ups as punishment. And that, he said, was "a wake-up call." A much-needed one, apparently.
Analysis: The Eagles took Allen with the 37th overall pick in April's draft, a pick they acquired from the Washington Redskins in the Donovan McNabb deal. A native of Cape Coral, Fla., Allen said he had been in Philadelphia recently, and that he had been working out, studying his playbook and "getting pretty antsy. "Every rep counts," he said. "I knew that sitting at home. I was ready to get up here and start working. I'm glad to be up here, finally." The Eagles, looking to shore up a porous defense, used nine of their 13 draft picks on defensive players in April. And in the minicamps Allen became a starter after veteran free agent Marlin Jackson tore an Achilles' tendon, ending his season before it started. That is a position once manned by perennial Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins, whom the Eagles lost to Denver in free agency before last season. Quintin Demps, Macho Harris and Sean Jones were all used at that spot in 2009, without much success. The Eagles finished 17th in the league in pass defense and allowed 27 touchdown passes, the most they had yielded since 1987. Enter Allen. "Nate's very intelligent," Reid said. "He has very good ball skills. Somehow he got labeled [in college] as not being a physical guy. He's a very physical player." We deem Allen worthy of a late-round pick on Draft Day in seasonal IDP leagues.
News: The Eagles and rookie safety Nate Allen have agreed to a four-year contract. Allen, the team's second-round pick from South Florida, will enter training camp as the starting free safety.
Analysis: Allen can be considered a sleeper in IDP leagues. He should play well in place of veteran Marlin Jackson, who is expected to miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during a June minicamp practice. We deem Allen worthy of a late-round pick on Draft Day in seasonal leagues.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Thursday that rookie Nate Allen will go into training camp as the starting free safety. Allen, a second-round pick from South Florida, replaces injured veteran Marlin Jackson (Achilles' tendon).
Analysis: Allen should be considered a sleeper in IDP leagues. He should play well in place of Jackson, and we like Allen with a late-round pick on Draft Day in seasonal leagues.
News: Eagles safety Marlin Jackson, who ruptured an Achilles tendon during Tuesday's minicamp practice, will probably have surgery next week. He is expected to miss the entire season. With Jackson out indefinitely, contenders to start at free safety are veterans Quintin Demps and Macho Harris and rookie Nate Allen, a second-round pick from South Florida. Allen appears to be the leader for the job so far. "I feel bad for him, but I also know it's an opportunity," Allen said. "I've got to jump in and make sure we don't lose a step."
Analysis: Allen has some pretty good potential since he might be the man to replace Jackson and start for the Eagles. He's worth a late-round pick in deeper seasonal IDP leagues, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early- to middle-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Eagles drafted safety Nate Allen in the second round of the NFL Draft at No. 37 overall. Allen, from South Florida, has the chance to start right away as a rookie. The Sports Xchange reports one of the biggest problems with the Eagles' defense last season was their inability to find an adequate replacement for Brian Dawkins. They tried Quintin Demps, Sean Jones and rookie Macho Harris and all of them struggled.
Analysis: Allen should be considered a sleeper in IDP leagues this year. Plan on drafting him with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, and he's worth a mid-round selection in rookie-only leagues.
