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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Braelon Allen
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All The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Braelon Allen
PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Allen is the obvious play in the running back tier this week against the Bears. Chicago ranks fifth best in adjusted fantasy points allowed to running backs, sixth worst in expected rushing yards per rush allowed, and has given up higher than average success rate to running backs, making this a premium matchup for Allen.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
With Breece Hall out, Allen played all 17 of the Jets' offensive snaps from that point forward in week three, recording 3 targets and a 64% route share. He had already been trusted in third-down situations, playing 61% of New York's third-down snaps over the first two weeks. JJ Zachariason identifies him as the priority add, noting the Jets want to lean on him most, with reasonable upcoming matchups against the Bears and Browns.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Despite negative sentiment regarding his ADP, Braelon Allen was efficient last year, ranking 11th in adjusted yards after contact per attempt among 49 RBs with 100+ carries. A better offensive line should improve his yards before contact.PositiveSleeperAug 26, 2026
Braylon Allen is highlighted as an archetype of a late-round running back who could step into a lead-back role if the starter ahead of him were to go down.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Zachariason questions why Braylon Allen goes where he does in drafts when he is likely only a handcuff with minimal standalone production in a bad Jets offense. Isaiah Davis is now the favorite per recent reports, and Zachariason does not see strong value in Allen.NegativeRoleNo date
JJ Zachariason suggests Isaiah Davis is a more appealing fantasy asset than Braylon Allen at this point, with the key uncertainty being relative field time allocation between the two backs.NegativeRoleNo date
Braylon Allen has not proven he has the pass-catching chops that Isaiah Davis has; Davis has been deployed as a pass catcher historically. Allen is entering his third year and is less appealing than Isaiah Davis at this point.