Answering Fantasy Football Questions

A caller acquired AJ Brown for a fifth round pick, which Braille Allen describes as incredible value. From a dynasty perspective, AJ Brown is significantly undervalued compared to Malik Nabers; Brown does not come close to Nabers' value in dynasty trade scenarios.

Braille Allen notes Kamara is available as a short-term fill-in until Jordan Mason returns, but faces a horrific matchup this week; however, he still has access to touches and is not completely dead and buried.

Antonio Williams becomes a flex option when Terry McLaren doesn't play. His fantasy value is contingent on McLaren's availability; if McLaren plays, pivot to Casey Conception instead. Braille Allen considers Williams as a flex option but indicates Tee Higgins is the clear priority if available, placing Williams below Higgins, Harris, and Gaskin in the decision hierarchy.

Braille Allen recommends playing Braelon Allen at running back as an easy start; straightforward value play with no caveats.

Braille Allen would not drop Brian Robinson despite a question about dropping him for Marv. Robinson just had three touchdowns and is a premium handcuffed running back who is potentially a league winner if Bejan goes down.

Braille Allen identifies CeeDee Lamb as a team's best receiver and suggests he could be an uptier target in trades, recommending offering Javonte Williams and Jaylen Waddle to acquire him. In dynasty, Braille Allen discusses trading Lamb and a future first for JSN, recommending the move only if the team is contending, as it helps contenders 'a tremendous amount.'

Braille Allen includes Chase Brown in a recommended starting lineup at running back; in a trade scenario involving Kenneth Walker, Walker is the superior asset in shallow formats with depth.

Chris Lave is preferred over Justin Jefferson in the short term while Jordan Tyson is injured, making him the better immediate fantasy option for teams needing wins now; however, Jefferson is expected to be superior in the second half of the season.

Braille Allen includes Christian McAffrey in a recommended starting lineup at running back.

Loveland is part of a trade proposal where he is being acquired alongside Zay Flowers for Roma Dunce and Trey McBride; no specific projection or upside is given for Loveland.

DJ Moore's status is uncertain but trending positive; he practiced today. His availability affects flex recommendations—if he plays, he should replace Sutton in the flex spot and Keon Coleman should be pivoted away from in favor of Trevon. Moore is also a potential pivot option for Monday night if Keenan Allen plays and Moore's status is confirmed. Braille Allen would rather have Jaylen Waddle over an injured DJ Moore in a trade scenario.

DeAndre Swift is an auto-start this week with no Kyle Manungi; Braille Allen ranks him as a top-five to top-ten running back for the week, stating 'this dude is going to be legitimately insane' without Manungi in the lineup. Swift is also a strong trade target in eight-team leagues, especially with the Kyle Manungi injury; Allen endorses trading Parker Washington for Swift given Manungi's absence, which elevates Swift's value significantly.

Braille Allen recommends Montgomery over Rashad White and Keaton Mitchell despite Montgomery's poor season performance; the Texans are 0-4 and should be able to run the ball in the second half in this matchup. Allen notes he wasn't a Montgomery believer coming into the season but sees this as a potential bounce-back spot.

Braille Allen selects Denzel Boston in the flex over Roman Wilson and Dallas Goddard; he notes the offense may come back down to earth, suggesting caution on long-term upside despite the current recommendation.

Braille Allen considers D.K. Metcalf for Flex but prefers Mike Evans despite Metcalf being a viable option; Evans' injury clearance and target volume give him the edge in a tough matchup situation.

Braille Allen mentions Drake London as a potential trade pivot target from Zay Flowers to upgrade at wide receiver.

Emanuel Wilson is recommended as a flex play over Cardinal Tate and RJ Harvey; he had a decent workload last week and the Seahawks are favored in the matchup. Wilson is an interesting weekly play until Zack Sharp is definitively in the fold, as the team tried to bring in competition but wasn't able to secure it. Braille Allen recommends starting Emanuel Wilson in a flex spot for weekly lineup decisions.

Garrett Wilson is part of a trade proposal involving Kenneth Walker; in shallow formats with depth, Walker is the superior asset.

Braille Allen expects Jamar Chase to play with zero limitations; as of the time of recording, his expectations are that Chase is going to be good to go, and chat consensus also leans toward Chase playing. If Chase plays, Allen assumes he has zero limitations and is a clear flex play.

James Cook is the running back play for the week in a matchup where Saquon Barkley is unavailable. Braille Allen says trading James Cook for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce is a completely fine deal in a superflex tight end premium format if you need a quarterback, but would never recommend it in a regular league.

Javonte Williams is part of a deep running back room with Chase Brown, Bashel Tutin, RJ Harvey, and Brian Robinson; he is an expendable running back asset for potential trades. Braille Allen suggests offering Javonte (along with Jaylen Waddle) in a trade package to acquire CeeDee Lamb, noting the team has significant running back depth and can afford to trade away depth pieces.

In a start/sit decision versus Kyler Murray, Jaden Daniels is the preferred play more likely than not; only pivot to Kyler if both Minnesota receivers (Jefferson and Addison) play and both Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are out. Braille Allen recommends starting Jaden Daniels over Aaron Rodgers, acknowledging concerns about Terry's availability and Daniels potentially having fewer weapons and reduced rushing volume, but still preferring Daniels if possible. However, caution is warranted due to injury concerns and potential unavailability of his top targets Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.

Braille Allen identifies Jaylen Waddle as a strong wide receiver with multiple layers of value: he is a viable flex alternative to weaker options like Will Shipley; he is preferred over an injured DJ Moore in trades; he is ranked very close to Ja'Marr Chase in the same tier, though Allen slightly prefers Waddle; and he functions as a strong wide receiver two in two-receiver, one-flex formats. Waddle is also part of a potential two-for-one trade package (with Jaylen Warren) to upgrade the running back two position, indicating he has enough depth value to move in trades.

Jaylen Warren is a depth piece with trade value; Braille Allen suggests packaging Warren with Jaylen Waddle in a two-for-one deal to upgrade the running back two position, indicating Warren has enough value to move in a trade despite being a secondary option in the backfield.

Jeremiah Love is significantly more talented than Brilan Allen but played only 45% of snaps last week, compared to Brilan Allen's 94% snap share; this snap count disparity makes Brilan Allen the safer start despite Love's superior talent. Love is a rookie likely to perform better in the second half of the season than currently, suggesting caution in trading for him in a 1-3 situation where immediate production is needed.

Mason is being traded away for Amari and Hampton; Braille Allen notes the running back position is a concern for the team, but the trade is fair given the circumstances. Braille Allen notes that Jordan Mason is out and will return at some point; Kamara is available to play in the short term until Mason returns.

Braille Allen suggests Josh Allen as an upgrade target in a trade, recommending offering Lawrence and Bashel Tutin to acquire him from a team that lost Saquon Barkley and is starting Jaylen Warren and Olly Gordon at running back.

Justin Jefferson is currently dealing with an ankle injury; clarity on his availability status is needed before the Philadelphia game to make informed start-sit decisions. Braille Allen recommends starting Jefferson in a flex spot assuming he plays, but his immediate availability is uncertain.

Braille Allen recommends Jawan Johnson as the tight end play and suggests starting Johnson over other options. Johnson looks like an absolute jam until Jordan Tyson comes in and at least gives some target competition; positioned as a strong tight end option in the current role. Braille Allen recommends Jawan Johnson at tight end over Pat Fry 'pretty easily,' advising not to overthink the decision despite Fry's good matchup and the absence of Michael Pittman.

Braille Allen strongly recommends acquiring Kenneth Walker in trade scenarios, calling him 'by far and away the best asset' in a deal involving Bashell Tuton, Nico Collins, and J Mo. Walker is also by far the best player in a trade deal involving Garrett Wilson and Chase Brown in shallow formats with adequate depth. However, Walker is unavailable this week, forcing the questioner to choose between Ali Gordon and R.J. Harvey as replacement options.

Braille Allen identifies Keon Coleman as the best receiver option available in a flex spot. The recommendation is conditional on DJ Moore's status; if Moore plays, pivot to Trevon instead. DJ Moore practiced and is trending in the right direction. Coleman is also a pivot option if DJ Moore is officially ruled out, positioning him as a contingency wide receiver starter.

Braille Allen is not excited to play Kirk Cousins despite recent good performance, primarily because he has no rushing upside whatsoever, limiting his ceiling in fantasy; Cousins lacks the dual-threat element that makes Kyler Murray more attractive.

Braille Allen states Kyle Pitts is not startable right now and most likely will not be startable in Dynasty next season or the season after; however, in a trade for Travis Kelce in Dynasty, Pitts could have some off-season value if you're already loaded at tight end.

Braille Allen prefers Kyler Murray over Kirk Cousins in start-sit decisions, citing Murray's rushing upside as the key differentiator; Cousins lacks rushing production despite recent good play, making him less attractive. Murray is a viable pivot from Jaden Daniels only in specific circumstances: if both Justin Jefferson and Justin Addison play for Minnesota, and if both Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are unavailable.

Braille Allen notes that Ladd McConkey's injury status affects Trey Harris's Flex projection, suggesting McConkey's availability is a key factor in determining Harris's value.

Luther Burden is mentioned as a potential target in a two-for-one trade package (Jaylen Waddle and Jaylen Warren) to upgrade the running back two position.

Malik Nabers is 23 years old and from a dynasty perspective is far superior to AJ Brown in a trade. Braille Allen says the Nabers side is clearly better and 'not even really close.'

Braille Allen currently has Marvin Harrison ranked at wide receiver 57 but plans to move him up to approximately wide receiver 48, ahead of Brian Thomas, Trey Tucker, Alec Pierce, Chris Godwin, and Dave Wixs, and probably ahead of Wandale. The move is motivated by a trade scenario where Harrison lands with a new team, though Allen is not super optimistic about the turnaround, noting it can't get worse than his current ranking.

Braille Allen notes that Michael Wilson is performing well and crushing at this point in the season; Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade departure should not significantly impact Wilson's role since Harrison already had minimal involvement in the offense with no target share.

Braille Allen recommends Mike Evans as a flex and wide receiver starter in multiple scenarios. He prefers Evans over DK Metcalf for flex despite a tough matchup, noting Evans has been taken off the injury report and has been performing well drawing targets this season. Evans must be the receiver play if Lad (likely Chris Godwin) probably doesn't play, elevating his role. Between Higgins and Evans, Allen plays it safe with Evans.

Mike Washington is the primary running back play when Genty misses. Braille Allen would pretty easily go with Mike Washington over Rico Dattle at running back; if Genty plays, Dattle could be a pivot option, but Allen expects Genty to miss. Washington becomes significantly more valuable if Gentry misses; Braille Allen would lean toward playing Washington under the assumption that Gentry will be out. He is the recommended running back play with Jarian Prize out, becoming the lead option in the backfield. Allen also mentions Washington as a waiver wire option to target when primary backs are unavailable. Plan on going Mike Washington in flex with the assumption that Genty misses.

Braille Allen mentions Nico Collins as a potential trade pivot target from Zay Flowers to upgrade at wide receiver.

Braille Allen recommends starting Ollie Gordon over Raadre Stevenson this week based on the role Gordon demonstrated in the previous week; Katron Allen is not expected to play, so Gordon's workload should remain secure. Gordon is also ranked as the higher-ranked option in a Kenneth Walker absence scenario, preferred over R.J. Harvey even in full PPR leagues where Harvey might have some appeal.

Braille Allen approves of acquiring Patrick Mahomes in a superflex tight end premium format trade for James Cook if you need a quarterback; the deal is completely fine in that league format but would never be recommended in a regular league.

Braille Allen prefers Nacua over Zay Jones in a trade scenario.

Rice is a reasonable trade target when acquiring him for Carnell Tate and DK Metcalf; Braille Allen endorses the move given the team's depth, suggesting Rice has value despite the depth being traded away.

Braille Allen ranks Rhamondre Stevenson a tier ahead of Amari Hampton in flex rankings; Stevenson will get the goal line role and his offense looks significantly better, making him the preferred play.

Braille Allen recommends playing RJ Harvey at running back over Genty, whom he expects to miss; Harvey is the safer play given the injury uncertainty. However, in another matchup context, Harvey is ranked below Emanuel Wilson as a flex option.

R.J. Harvey is considered a viable option only in full PPR leagues as a backup to Ollie Gordon when Kenneth Walker is unavailable; Ollie Gordon is ranked as the higher-priority option.

Braille Allen notes that Saquon Barkley was part of a successful trade package (Saquon, Mason, Debo, Pitts) that helped a team improve from 12th-ranked to 4th-ranked, demonstrating his trade value in mid-season upgrades.

Braille Allen expresses initial hesitation about starting Tee Higgins due to injury concerns compared to Jamar Chase, but later strongly recommends starting Tee Higgins in Flex over Harris, Gaskin, or Antonio Williams if he plays, indicating he is the clear priority; recommends Higgins in Flex over Mike Evans with a caveat that if Higgins misses, Olly Gordon becomes the pivot option.

Latest injury report indicates Terry McLaurin is leaning more towards playing than previously reported; not a guarantee but represents improved status from earlier in the week.

Braille Allen believes this is likely Travis Kelce's final season and he could retire after this year; in Dynasty leagues, if Kelce is startable in your lineup, hold him; if not startable soon, trading him for Kyle Pitts is acceptable. Kelce is an elite tight end with a strong foundation at the position.

Braille Allen indicates that Trey Harris's Flex projection improves significantly if Ladd McConkey is ruled out; if McConkey is unavailable, Harris becomes much more enticing as a fantasy option due to reduced target competition in the offense.

Braille Allen recommends Trevor Lawrence over Jaden Daniels as a solid quarterback option; prefers Lawrence to avoid Daniels' injury concerns and potential unavailability of his top targets Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.

Braille Allen projects McBride to outscore Zay Flowers for the rest of the season and prefers McBride over Flowers in a trade evaluation, suggesting McBride has better ROS production. Braille Allen advises holding Trey McBride rather than trading him away, citing a personal rule that McBride has a good chance to score 30+ points this week against the Lions, and prefers to wait until after that game to trade him.

Will Shipley is explicitly not recommended for play; the offense projects to be the second worst in the NFL, making him an unattractive option compared to stronger names like Devonte Adams, Jaylen Waddle, Emanuel Wilson, and Jeremiah Love. However, if Genty plays, Shipley is the clear option; if Genty misses, Mike Washington becomes the better play and it's not close. Shipley is the preferred option over Pard if Genty misses, offering ceiling upside not previously seen from Pard in Tennessee, though both offenses will be horrific and both running backs will operate in committees.

Braille Allen ranks Flowers as a top-10 wide receiver for the rest of the season and an auto-start, though the Lamar Jackson injury is somewhat concerning for his outlook. Flowers is discussed as a sell-high candidate earlier in the week but remains a very good and exciting player; Braille Allen advises not to overthink starting him despite Lamar's absence requiring lowered expectations. Flowers is currently dealing with the Lamar Jackson injury situation and may struggle over the next week or two, though this is a temporary concern.