Braelon Allen · TreVeyon Henderson · 2026 week 8

Braelon Allen or TreVeyon Henderson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Braelon Allen or TreVeyon Henderson? 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 2.5 PPR points clear of TreVeyon Henderson 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
TreVeyon Henderson	@ MIA	7.3	5th · soft	4	889	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 MIA recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 12.8 pts (W4) · Samaje Perine 13.8 pts (W5) · Braelon Allen 13.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Braelon Allen projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Braelon Allen faces LV, 4th most generous to RBs.
TreVeyon Henderson faces MIA, 5th most generous to RBs.
TreVeyon Henderson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

TreVeyon Henderson carries the higher trade value — 889 against 644 (a 28% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving TreVeyon Henderson gets the most. Momentum: Braelon Allen +142 and TreVeyon Henderson -868 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.