Braelon Allen or Kimani Vidal?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Braelon Allen
  • Rest of season: Braelon Allen3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Braelon AllenKimani Vidal
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 1 rank Kimani Vidal ahead
RB55#49–#62edgeRB59#53–#66
Week 3RB40#37–#46edgeRB58#57–#61
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.3edge1.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #171 overall4 #201 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-3 ranks · -9 val-3 ranks · -7 val
Rostered17%3%
Bye137
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 3, Braelon Allen or Kimani Vidal?
Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB40 (range #37–#46) and Kimani Vidal at RB58 (range #57–#61). Projections: 6.3 vs 1.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Kimani Vidal?
Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB55 (range #49–#62) vs Kimani Vidal RB59 (range #53–#66). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Kimani Vidal?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #171 overall and Kimani Vidal #201, 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.