Braelon Allen · Kaelon Black · 2026 week 9

Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black? 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 4.7 PPR points clear of Kaelon Black in week 9, drawing KC — the 24th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Braelon Allen START @ KC 10.5 24th 18.4 1,310 healthy
Kaelon Black vs LV 5.8 4th · soft 5.7 351 healthy

RBs vs KC recently: Kimani Vidal 4 pts (W6) · Emanuel Wilson 17.5 pts (W7) · Jonah Coleman 16.4 pts (W8).

RBs vs LV recently: James Cook III 21.3 pts (W6) · Kyren Williams 16.1 pts (W7) · Braelon Allen 21.3 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 1,310 against 351 (a 73% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +817 and Kaelon Black +46 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.