Braelon Allen or MarShawn Lloyd?
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
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| Braelon Allen | MarShawn Lloyd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 1 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead | RB29#26–#31edge | RB58#45–#69 |
| Week 9 | RB29#17–#37edge | RB57#48–#64 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.1edge | 3.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #125 overalledge | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +233 val | -42 ranks · -94 val |
| Rostered | 86% | 32% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · -- → LIMIT · 0.57314% to play |
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 MarShawn Lloyd?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB57 (range #48–#64). Projections: 9.1 vs 3.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or MarShawn Lloyd?
- Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB58 (range #45–#69). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Braelon Allen for MarShawn Lloyd?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #125 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #218, 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.