Braelon AllenorSamaje Perine?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Braelon Allen
This one is close: Braelon Allen projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Samaje Perine, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Braelon AllenRB, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Samaje PerineRB, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| PPR projection | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Standard projection | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Rank this week | RB60 | RB59 |
| Matchup | at DET | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Last season per game | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 31% | 40% |
| Trade value | — | — |