Braelon Allen · Samaje Perine · 2026 week 8

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 Braelon AllenBraelon Allen projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Samaje Perine in week 8, drawing LV — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Braelon Allen START vs LV 9.8 4th · soft 16.8 644 healthy
Samaje Perine vs TEN 7.1 12th 8 23 healthy

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 TEN recently: Woody Marks 8.5 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 19.1 pts (W6) · Quinshon Judkins 22.4 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Braelon Allen carries the higher trade value — 644 against 23 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Braelon Allen gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +142 and Samaje Perine +23 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.