Flock Fantasy on Braelon Allen

Video2026 Running Back Rankings & Tiers (Updated)October 26, 2026

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I probably should still have Brillin Allen at the top of this tier, but I don't view him as a startable name with a healthy breath. I think he'll just be a pure handcuff.

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Pure handcuff only with healthy starter; no standalone fantasy value.

Michael Penn does not view Braelon Allen as a startable name in a healthy scenario; he will function as a pure handcuff only, lacking standalone fantasy value unless the starter (Breece Hall) is injured. Penn notes that while Allen remains a top-10 running back when Hall is injured, he expects a good chance Hall comes back this week, which would relegate Allen to pure handcuff status.