Braelon Allen · Samaje Perine · 2026 week 1

Braelon Allen or Samaje Perine?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or Samaje Perine? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Samaje PerineSamaje Perine projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Braelon Allen in week 1, drawing TB — the 16th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Braelon Allen @ TEN 3.9 12th 2.8 55 healthy
Samaje Perine START vs TB 5.5 16th 9.5 – healthy

RBs vs TEN recently: Isiah Pacheco 7.5 pts (W16) · Audric Estime 15.8 pts (W17) · Bhayshul Tuten 8.3 pts (W18).

RBs vs TB recently: Rico Dowdle 4.3 pts (W16) · De'Von Achane 11.2 pts (W17) · Chuba Hubbard 1.7 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 55 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.