Braelon Allen or Dontayvion Wicks?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Braelon Allen
- Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Braelon Allen
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Braelon Allen | Dontayvion Wicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 2 rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead | #108#89–#115edge | #140#131–#162 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX80#38–#107edge | FLX183#144–#214 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.1edge | 2.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #106 overalledge | 6 #138 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +84 ranks · +352 val | -23 ranks · -121 val |
| Rostered | 86% | 15% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.0326% to play |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Braelon Allen or Dontayvion Wicks?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Dontayvion Wicks at WR89 (range #55–#107); on the flex board it is #80 vs #183. Projections: 9.1 vs 2.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Dontayvion Wicks?
- Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR62 (range #50–#69). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Braelon Allen for Dontayvion Wicks?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #138, so Braelon Allen carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.