BRANDON ALLEN NEWS

Brandon Allen Throws Quick-Strike TD to George Kittle San Francisco 49ers QB Brandon Allen connected with TE George Kittle in the end zone in the team's Week 12 matchup against the Green Bay Pac...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Offensive tackle Trent Williams joins list of 49ers out for Sunday's game against Packers

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams won’t be available to protect Brandon Allen’s blind side Sunday as the veteran quarterback makes his first start since the 2021 seaso...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Five things to know about QB Brandon Allen, the 49ers' starter against the Packers this weekend SANTA CLARA - Brandon Allen prepared as if he was the 49ers’ starting quarterback all week, but the ...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Brandon Allen: 'It's an Opportunity' San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen discussed preparation for the Green Bay Packers and his mindset ahead of the Week 12 contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

49ers QB Brock Purdy to miss Sunday's game vs. Packers with shoulder injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Named as Week 12 starter Allen will replace Brock Purdy (shoulder) as the starting quarterback Sunday at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan made the announcement Friday afternoon, revealing that the team was surprised by the degree of pain in Purdy's throwing shoulder when he attempted to practice Thursday. Purdy was listed as a limited participant for that session, sandwiched between absences Wednesday and Friday. 49ers GM John Lynch said Friday morning that MRIs on the shoulder didn't suggest a long-term injury, but it nonetheless seems possible at this point that Allen could make multiple starters. Beyond Sunday, the 49ers play at Buffalo in Week 13 (Dec. 1), at home against Chicago in Week 14 (Dec. 8) and at home against the Rams in Week 15 (Dec. 12, TNF). The game in Green Bay this Sunday will mark Allen's first NFL start since 2001 (with Cincinnati). He's gone 2-7 as a starter, with a career 56.7 completion percentage, 6.1 YPA, 10 TD passes and six INTs, adding 34 rush attempts for 63 yards and no TDs.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis

The Green Bay Packers have lost to San Francisco in the playoffs three times in the last five seasons and wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers miss the postseason entirely

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in a matchup between two playoff contenders who faced off in the postseason last season

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Named Niners' QB2 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Allen will be San Francisco's backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy for Monday night's Week 1 game against the Jets, Eric Branch of the San F...

Impact Allen won the gig over fellow veteran Joshua Dobbs. Allen completed 19 of 30 passes for 194 scoreless yards and no interceptions during limited preseason work. The 32-year-old has made nine NFL starts since entering the league as a 2016 sixth-round pick.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Shanahan choose Allen or Dobbs as 49ers' backup QB? It looks like the battle to be the 49ers’ backup to Brock Purdy is coming down to the wire between Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

QB Brandon Allen With (Klay) Kubiak since he was calling plays, what was that like?

AUGUST 12, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Starts preseason opener Allen completed seven of 13 pass attempts for 98 yards while getting the nod under center in Saturday's preseason tilt against Tennessee.

Impact San Francisco rested most of its starting offense Saturday, allowing Allen to start the first half and journeyman backup Joshua Dobbs to handle the remaining snaps. The latter (14 of 20 for 146 yards) looked better in the competition to be Brock Purdy's backup, but Allen had to face the opponent's starting defense and was also saddled with two incompletions due to drops. Neither signal-caller will be on fantasy radars come Week 1, as Purdy will be running the well-oiled machine that is San Francisco's offense when the regular season kicks off.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Levis leads two TD drives to help Titans beat 49ers 17-13 in teams' preseason opener

Will Levis led touchdown drives on both his series and the Tennessee Titans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-13 in the teams’ preseason opener

AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Brandon Allen Talks QB Room During Training Camp | Press Pass San Francisco 49ers QB Brandon Allen spoke about the importance of practice reps during training camp and what he brings to the QB room.

JULY 31, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Brandon Allen, Joshua Dobbs Discuss Learning the 49ers System Quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs spoke about the importance of practice reps during training camp, their progress with learning t...

JULY 31, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Brandon Allen is Leading the 49ers' Backup Quarterback Competition Through three days of training camp, the 49ers' backup quarterback competition hasn't been particularly close. While Joshua Dobbs entered ca...

JULY 27, 2024 • SI.COM

Sticking around in San Francisco The 49ers are set to re-sign Allen as a backup quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen did not appear in a game for the 49ers last season, as he only operated as the team's emergency third quarterback, but he could step up to a more important role behind Brock Purdy for the 2024 campaign if Sam Darnold isn't re-signed. Now heading into his age-32 season, Allen is also capable of contributing in a mentorship role.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers Re-Sign Brandon Allen Now the question is if the 49ers will draft a quarterback this year or go with just two at the position?

MARCH 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Emergency option again Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs, but he will serve as the team's emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen is familiar with the role, serving as the team's No. 3 option throughout most of the season. The 31-year-old will only be allowed to enter the game if Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out due to an injury.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as emergency quarterback Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, but he will operate as the team's emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen will be able to enter the game if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out with injuries. The quarterback has not appeared in a game yet this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as emergency quarterback Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for San Francisco's game against the Vikings on Monday but is designated as the emergency quarterback, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen will be eligible to play only if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold suffer in-game injuries. The 31-year-old last played in a regular-season contest for the Bengals last season, when he completed all three of his passes for 22 yards.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Brandon Allen! San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen celebrates his birthday on September 5.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Preseason Tip Drill! Sam Webb intercepts Brandon Allen Watch as cornerback Sam Webb intercepts 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen's pass and returns in 43 yards during the fourth quarter.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Wyche: Trey Lance 'might be on shaky ground' after Brandon Allen's emergence NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance 'might be on shaky ground' after backup quarterback Brando...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • NFL.COM