Braelon AllenorRaheim Sanders?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Raheim Sanders
This one is close: Raheim Sanders projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Braelon Allen, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Raheim Sanders, 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 Carolina Panthers have allowed 24% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Braelon AllenRB, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Raheim SandersRB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| PPR projection | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Standard projection | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Rank this week | RB60 | RB58 |
| Matchup | at DET | vs CAR |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 6.0 | 2.9 |
| Last season per game | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 31% | 19% |
| Trade value | — | — |