Braelon Allen · J.K. Dobbins · 2026 week 4

Braelon Allen or J.K. Dobbins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or J.K. Dobbins? 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 J.K. Dobbins in week 4, drawing CHI — the 15th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 4	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Braelon Allen START	@ CHI	13.3	15th	5.7	475	healthy
J.K. Dobbins	@ SF	7.8	13th	4.5	556	healthy

RBs vs CHI recently: Chuba Hubbard 20.7 pts (W1) · Aaron Jones 10.5 pts (W2) · Saquon Barkley 8 pts (W3).

RBs vs SF recently: Kyren Williams 12.5 pts (W1) · De'Von Achane 9.3 pts (W2) · Jeremiyah Love 16.9 pts (W3).

🎓 The coach's read

Braelon Allen projects 5.5 points higher in PPR.
Braelon Allen faces CHI, 15th most generous to RBs.
J.K. Dobbins faces SF, 13th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

J.K. Dobbins carries the higher trade value — 556 against 475 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving J.K. Dobbins gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +437 and J.K. Dobbins -552 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.