Watch: Chargers' Allen lands stiff arm of the century on Lions rookie

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch against Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Chargers WR Keenan Allen lands stiff arm of the century on Lions rookie

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Nov 12, 2023 6:04 PM ET

The NFL may have a new stiff-arm champion.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen isn't a weak man, but he demonstrated another level of strength in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions.

Nearing the end of the first half, Allen delivered a stiff arm to Lions rookie linebacker Jack Campbell that would make former running backs like Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch blush.

Keenan Allen just put Jack Campbell DOWN pic.twitter.com/PKjYJWqFCf
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) November 12, 2023

After humbling Campbell, Allen caught another pass for a 29-yard gain, helping set up a two-yard touchdown run by RB Austin Ekeler four plays later.

Allen had already made an impact before landing his stiff arm. On the Chargers previous possession, Allen capped off a 10-play, 75-yard drive, catching a 29-yard touchdown pass from QB Justin Herbert.

Keenan Allen masterclass

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Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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