Yahoo Sports NFL on Braelon Allen
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In five games starting in place of the injured Breece Hall, Allen has shown he is capable of being a lead back. He is averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 100 yards per game with two touchdowns... Allen only had three carries in the second half — including an untouched 21-yard touchdown run — after 18 for 121 yards in the first half.
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Allen averaging 5.4 YPC and 100 YPG as lead back, but underused in second half despite Raiders' weak run defense.
In five games starting for injured Breece Hall, Allen has demonstrated lead-back capability, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 100 yards per game with two touchdowns. However, coordinator Frank Reich's play-calling in the Jets' 38-33 loss to the Raiders was puzzling: Allen had 18 carries for 121 yards in the first half but only three carries in the second half (including an untouched 21-yard touchdown), despite the Raiders defense appearing unwilling to tackle the running back. Allen noted his strength has historically come in the second half and four-minute situations, suggesting underutilization in a game the Jets should have won.
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