Braelon AllenorEmanuel Wilson?

Week 7 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen outscores Emanuel Wilson in 60% of simulations.

Emanuel Wilson still comes out ahead in the other 40%, so Braelon Allen is the better bet, not a sure thing. Braelon Allen projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead in Week 7. Braelon Allen has the better matchup against the Miami Dolphins (17% more than average to RBs); Emanuel Wilson faces the Kansas City Chiefs (14% fewer than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Braelon Allen
Floor
2.4
Median
6.8
Ceiling
14.7
Big game (20+):
3%
Dud (under 6):
43%
Emanuel Wilson
Floor
0.7
Median
4.8
Ceiling
17.1
Big game (20+):
7%
Dud (under 6):
57%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatBraelon AllenRB, NYJ, Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 p.m. ETEmanuel WilsonRB, SEA, Sun, Oct 25, 8:20 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection7.97.1
PPR projection8.57.5
Standard projection7.26.7
Rank this weekRB27RB30
Matchupvs MIAvs KC
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game8.79.0
Last season per game3.65.1
Snap share, last game87%32%
Trade value——