Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?

Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Braelon Allen
  • Rest of season: Braelon Allen62 of 112 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.

Braelon AllenEmmett Johnson
Rest of season
62 of 112 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 50 rank Emmett Johnson ahead
RB56#41–#72edgeRB58#43–#95
Week 1RB57#51–#66edgeRB63#55–#76
Week 1 projection (PPR)4.13.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #171 overall5 #183 overall
Rostered17%16%
Bye135
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 1, Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?
Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB57 (range #51–#66) and Emmett Johnson at RB63 (range #55–#76). Projections: 4.1 vs 3.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?
Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB56 (range #41–#72) vs Emmett Johnson RB58 (range #43–#95). 62 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Emmett Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #171 overall and Emmett Johnson #183, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.