The Steelers were scheduled to play the Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 10. Los Angeles led 5-3 at the two-minute warning of the first half.
The Chargers scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Rad McConkie for a 12-3 lead. In the end, Los Angeles won 25-10. During the game, Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen made franchise history. Late in the fourth quarter, Allen caught a jet sweep pass from Herbert. This was his 956th catch as a member of the Chargers. He passed Hall of Famer Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history.
Keenan Allen has the most receptions in Los Angeles Chargers history
Keenan Allen is now the Chargers’ all-time leader with 956 receptions 🙌
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With a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected WR Keenan Allen out of California. The 2025 season will be Allen’s 13th year as a pro and his 12th in Los Angeles. After the 2023 season, the Chargers traded Keenan Allen to the Bears. Allen lasted just one season in Chicago. He had 70 catches for 744 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. After the 2024 season, the Bears traded Keenan Allen back to the Chargers.
Through 10 games in 2025, Allen rushed for 52 yards, 539 yards, and four touchdowns. In Week 10 at SNF, Allen had two catches for 19 yards. His second catch was historic for the six-time Pro Bowl WR. This was Keenan Allen’s 956th career reception with the Chargers. This surpassed Hall of Famer Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history. Keenan Allen approached the coaching staff about setting up a historic catch in the fourth quarter, according to NFL sources.
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Keenan Allen had just one catch on the day, late in the game. The Steelers defense was treating him tough. Allen approached head coach Jim Harbaugh with the idea. The Chargers held a comfortable lead, but Allen caught a jet sweep and asked if he could make an easy catch. Allen said the coaching staff called him a “genius” just for thinking like that late in the game.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said after the game Sunday night that Keenan Allen had family. He was happy the veteran WR was able to set a record in front of his home crowd. With seven games remaining in 2025, Keenan Allen will continue to add to his record. The 33-year-old has 955 career receptions in 87 fewer games than Antonio Gates. When his career is over, Keenan Allen will go down as one of the greatest players in Chargers history.
