Overview
- Allen’s 7-yard pop pass from Justin Herbert late in the fourth quarter gave him 956 career catches with the Chargers, surpassing Hall of Famer Antonio Gates’ 955.
- Antonio Gates was on the sideline at SoFi Stadium and embraced Allen after the record catch during the Chargers’ 25-10 victory over the Steelers.
- Allen tied the mark earlier and finished with two receptions for 19 yards on the night, with the record-setting play coming by design at his suggestion.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh and Herbert lauded Allen’s professionalism and ingenuity, with Harbaugh recounting Allen proposing the easy-catch shovel to ensure the milestone.
- Drafted in 2013, Allen spent 11 seasons with the Chargers before a 2024 trade to the Bears and a 2025 return, and his achievement drew broad praise, including a congratulatory tweet from LeBron James.