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ArticleChiefs Week 8 snap count analysis: Cyrus Allen sees season-high workload
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Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allens stepped up to play 30 snaps, including 22 reps on pass plays. He out-snapped second-year wideouts Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong by 8 snaps. Allen caught two passes on three targets. Allen's 20 yards over the two catches were more than Worthy (13 yards) produced in less than half the playing time.
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Allen's 30-snap workload and depth chart rise signal emerging role in Chiefs passing game.

Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen stepped up to play 30 snaps (22 on pass plays) in Week 8, out-snapping second-year wideouts Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong by 8 snaps and moving up the depth chart. He caught 2 of 3 targets for 20 yards, producing more yards than Xavier Worthy (13 yards) despite Worthy playing 64 snaps. Allen's near-miss downfield showed tight-window completion potential similar to training camp plays that generated early hype.

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