Braelon Allen · Keaton Mitchell · 2026 week 9

Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell? 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 5.6 PPR points clear of Keaton Mitchell in week 9, drawing KC — the 24th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Braelon Allen START	@ KC	10.7	24th	18.4	1,363	healthy
Keaton Mitchell	vs HOU	5.1	14th	3.9	–	healthy

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

RBs vs HOU recently: Tony Pollard 5.2 pts (W5) · Bhayshul Tuten 20.7 pts (W6) · Cam Skattebo 18.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Braelon Allen projects 5.6 points higher in PPR.
Braelon Allen faces KC, 24th most generous to RBs.
Keaton Mitchell faces HOU, 14th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 1,363 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.