Braelon AllenorEmmett Johnson?

Week 9 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen outscores Emmett Johnson in 57% of simulations.

Emmett Johnson still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Braelon Allen is the better bet, not a sure thing. Braelon Allen projects 0.7 half-PPR points ahead in Week 9. Emmett Johnson has the better matchup against the New York Jets (17% more than average to RBs); Braelon Allen faces the Kansas City Chiefs (13% fewer than average to RBs). Braelon Allen still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Braelon Allen
Floor
2.8
Median
7.7
Ceiling
16.7
Big game (20+):
5%
Dud (under 6):
36%
Emmett Johnson
Floor
1.3
Median
6.2
Ceiling
18.1
Big game (20+):
7%
Dud (under 6):
48%

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, Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. ETEmmett JohnsonRB, KC, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection9.08.3
PPR projection9.79.6
Standard projection8.27.1
Rank this weekRB25RB28
Matchupat KCvs NYJ
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game11.46.3
Last season per game3.6—
Snap share, last game83%19%
Trade value——