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Braelon Allen or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Braelon Allen is a New York Jets running back who averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBNew York Jets#19 RB
Braelon Allen
PPG
11.4
Games
8
Rush Yds
565
Rush TDs
3
Rec
17
Rec Yds
81
Bye
Week 13
RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
7.6
Games
5
Rush Yds
174
Rush TDs
1
Rec
13
Rec Yds
82
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Braelon Allen vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBraelon AllenRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)11.47.6
Games Played85
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9138
Rushing Yards565174
Rush Yds/Game70.634.8
Rushing TDs31
Receptions1713
Receiving Yards8182
Targets2217
Total TDs31
Age2228
Experience2 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 9

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Should I start Braelon Allen or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Braelon Allen and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Braelon Allen averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6.

Should I draft Braelon Allen or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Braelon Allen averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Braelon Allen and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Braelon Allen averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Braelon Allen and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Braelon Allen (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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