Braelon Allen · Brian Robinson Jr. · 2026 week 8

Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Braelon AllenBraelon Allen projects 5.5 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson Jr. in week 8, drawing LV — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Braelon Allen START vs LV 9.8 4th · soft 16.8 644 healthy
Brian Robinson Jr. @ TB 4.3 31st · tough 10.1 98 Questionable

RBs vs LV recently: Rhamondre Stevenson 14.5 pts (W5) · James Cook III 21.3 pts (W6) · Kyren Williams 16.1 pts (W7).

RBs vs TB recently: Javonte Williams 12.2 pts (W5) · Jaylen Warren 7.8 pts (W6) · Anthony Tyus III 8.3 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 644 against 98 (a 85% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +142 and Brian Robinson Jr. -53 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.