Braelon Allen · Kenny Gainwell · 2026 week 4

Braelon Allen or Kenny Gainwell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Kenny Gainwell? 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 4.4 PPR points clear of Kenny Gainwell in week 4, drawing CHI — the 14th-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	12.6	14th	5.7	261	healthy
Kenny Gainwell	vs GB	8.2	1st · soft	3.4	259	healthy

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

RBs vs GB recently: Jordan Mason 11.9 pts (W1) · Breece Hall 9.2 pts (W2) · Bijan Robinson 33.3 pts (W3).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 261 against 259 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +208 and Kenny Gainwell -605 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.