Braelon Allen or Kenny Gainwell?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Braelon Allen
- Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Braelon Allen
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| Braelon Allen | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 1 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB35#30–#40edge | RB53#49–#56 |
| Week 7 | RB13#11–#16edge | RB40#34–#50 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 8.6edge | 6.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #133 overalledge | 4 #205 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +38 ranks · +142 val | -113 ranks · -503 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 49% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 7, Braelon Allen or Kenny Gainwell?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB13 (range #11–#16) and Kenny Gainwell at RB40 (range #34–#50). Projections: 8.6 vs 6.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Kenny Gainwell?
- Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB35 (range #30–#40) vs Kenny Gainwell RB53 (range #49–#56). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Braelon Allen for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #133 overall and Kenny Gainwell #205, 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.