BALLER MOVE: Sit in 8-12 Team Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4
ANALYSIS: Braelon Allen made a splash in Week 8 with a season-high 12 carries in the New York Jets' loss to the New England Patriots. The rookie totaled 32 rushing yards and a touchdown in that contest.
Playing on 30.7% of snaps, Allen saw two red zone opportunities. However, his efficiency lagged behind RB Breece Hall, with Allen managing just 2.6 yards per carry compared to Hall's 5.0.
TD FOR THE ROOK, @BraelonAllen 🙌#NYJvsNE on CBS & @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/nKVv6yqW6r
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 27, 2024
Despite his increased role as of late, it is uncertain how many touches Allen will see in Week 9, especially in a short week as the Jets face the Houston Texans on Thursday night.
The Texans allow 4.7 yards per rush this season (ninth-most), but Allen's limited snap share makes him too risky to trust.
Allen is best left on your bench this week unless you are in a 14-team league. As long as Hall is healthy, Allen's workload will remain limited. He is a valuable hold as a handcuff, but this is not the week to roll him out as a starter. Keep him stashed.
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