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Keenan Allen Becomes Fastest Player to 1,000 NFL Receptions

The 33-year-old hit the mark in his first season back catching passes from Justin Herbert.

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Sep 21, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) leaves the field after defeating the Denver Broncos 23-20 at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrate after a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • He reached 1,000 career catches in his 159th game, surpassing Marvin Harrison’s 167-game pace.
  • The milestone came on a 4-yard completion from Herbert in the second quarter against the Commanders.
  • Allen entered the game with 998 receptions after totaling 24 catches for 231 yards and three touchdowns through four weeks.
  • His 1,000th catch raised his Chargers total to 930, leaving him 25 shy of Antonio Gates’ franchise record of 955.
  • After 11 seasons and six Pro Bowls with the Chargers, he spent 2024 with the Bears, posting 70 receptions for 744 yards in 15 games.