Chargers WR Keenan Allen ruled out of Saints game with back injury

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was downgraded to out because of a back injury at the start of the second half of Monday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

Allen caught a TD pass from rookie quarterback Justin Herbert with 6 minutes, 26 seconds left in the first quarter to give the Chargers a 6-0 lead. He later was seen getting stretched out on the sideline.

Allen finished the game with two catches for 29 yards.

He had 104 receptions in 16 games in 2019. This season, he has caught 32 passes for 327 yards. He was expected to be a larger part of the offense with running back Austin Ekeler injured.