Cyrus Allen · Zachariah Branch · 2026 week 9

Cyrus Allen or Zachariah Branch?

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

Start Zachariah BranchZachariah Branch projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Cyrus Allen in week 9, drawing KC — the 31st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Cyrus Allen	vs NYJ	1.1	21st	3.8	–	healthy
Zachariah Branch START	vs KC	3.0	31st · tough	2.4	–	Out

WRs vs NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs KC recently: Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7) · Jaylen Waddle 11.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Zachariah Branch projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
Cyrus Allen faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.
Zachariah Branch faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Zachariah Branch is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.