Braelon AllenorKeaton Mitchell?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Braelon Allen
This one is close: Braelon Allen projects 0.6 half-PPR points ahead of Keaton Mitchell, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Braelon Allen, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Detroit Lions have allowed 7% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Buffalo Bills have allowed 17% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Braelon AllenRB, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Keaton MitchellRB, LAC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| PPR projection | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Standard projection | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Rank this week | RB60 | RB62 |
| Matchup | at DET | at BUF |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Last season per game | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 31% | 25% |
| Trade value | — | — |