Braelon Allen or Michael Mayer?
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 — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Braelon Allen
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Braelon Allen | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 5 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | #108#89–#115edge | #152#128–#163 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX80#38–#107edge | FLX106#94–#113 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.1edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #106 overalledge | 6 #148 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +84 ranks · +352 val | +67 ranks · +181 val |
| Rostered | 86% | 13% |
| Bye | 13 | 13 |
| 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 9, Braelon Allen or Michael Mayer?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #16–#24); on the flex board it is #80 vs #106. Projections: 9.1 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Michael Mayer?
- Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Braelon Allen for Michael Mayer?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Michael Mayer #148, 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.