J.K. DobbinsorTyler Allgeier?

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

Our call

Start J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins outscores Tyler Allgeier in 60% of simulations.

Tyler Allgeier still comes out ahead in the other 40%, so J.K. Dobbins is the better bet, not a sure thing. J.K. Dobbins projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead in Week 9. J.K. Dobbins has the better matchup against the Carolina Panthers (20% more than average to RBs); Tyler Allgeier faces the Seattle Seahawks (15% fewer than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

J.K. Dobbins
Floor
4.3
Median
8.7
Ceiling
15.7
Big game (20+):
3%
Dud (under 6):
24%
Tyler Allgeier
Floor
1.6
Median
6.8
Ceiling
18.7
Big game (20+):
8%
Dud (under 6):
45%

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.

StatJ.K. DobbinsRB, DEN, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. ETTyler AllgeierRB, ARI, Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection9.68.8
PPR projection10.29.7
Standard projection9.07.9
Rank this weekRB23RB26
Matchupat CARat SEA
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game6.99.2
Last season per game11.06.8
Snap share, last game21%59%
Trade value——