Braelon Allen · Ray Davis · 2026 week 8

Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Ray Davis? 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 8.9 PPR points clear of Ray Davis in week 8, drawing LV — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Braelon Allen START	vs LV	9.8	4th · soft	16.8	644	healthy
Ray Davis	vs BAL	0.9	27th · tough	2.6	–	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 BAL recently: Bijan Robinson 11.8 pts (W5) · Audric Estime 7.9 pts (W6) · Samaje Perine 7.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Braelon Allen projects 8.9 points higher in PPR.
Braelon Allen faces LV, 4th most generous to RBs.
Ray Davis faces BAL, 27th most generous to RBs.
Ray Davis is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 644 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.