Braelon Allen or Travis Etienne Jr.?

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 — 4 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Braelon AllenTravis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season
3 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 4 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead
RB29#26–#31edgeRB34#26–#52
Week 9RB29#17–#37edgeRB89#81–#95
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.1edge0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #125 overall7 #115 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+65 ranks · +233 val-25 ranks · -198 val
Rostered86%81%
Bye138
StatusNo injury designationIR

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 Travis Etienne Jr.?
Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB89 (range #81–#95). Projections: 9.1 vs 0.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB34 (range #26–#52). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Etienne Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Travis Etienne Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #125 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #115, 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.