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Keenan Allen Becomes Fastest Player to 1,000 Receptions in Chargers’ Loss to Commanders

The 33-year-old joined the NFL’s 1,000-catch club in his 159th game, eclipsing Marvin Harrison’s previous standard.

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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.
Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) breaks free from, Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) after the catch in the first half of the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Overview

  • Allen’s 1,000th reception was a 4-yard catch from Justin Herbert in the second quarter against Washington.
  • He reached the milestone in 159 games, surpassing Marvin Harrison’s mark of 167.
  • Allen finished with five catches for 58 yards as Los Angeles fell to Washington 27-10.
  • He is the 16th player to record at least 1,000 receptions and one of two active members along with Travis Kelce.
  • He is now within 22 catches of Antonio Gates’ Chargers franchise record after returning to the team following a one-year stint with the Bears.