Braelon Allen or Dylan Sampson?

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

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The lean

  • This week: Braelon Allen
  • Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Braelon Allen

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Braelon AllenDylan Sampson
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 1 rank Dylan Sampson ahead
RB29#26–#31edgeRB54#46–#66
Week 9RB29#17–#37edgeRB35#26–#42
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.18.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #125 overalledge4 #221 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+65 ranks · +233 val+71 ranks · +96 val
Rostered86%25%
Bye1311
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Braelon Allen or Dylan Sampson?
Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Dylan Sampson at RB35 (range #26–#42). Projections: 9.1 vs 8.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Dylan Sampson?
Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Dylan Sampson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #125 overall and Dylan Sampson #221, 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.