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Braelon Allen or Matthew Golden

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen

RB • New York Jets NYJ
Matthew Golden

Matthew Golden

WR • Green Bay Packers GB
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Golden

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen at Chicago — Standalone Flex Appeal With Enormous Contingency Upside

Operating as the primary backup behind starter Breece Hall on the depth chart, Allen continues to carve out a steady rotational role in the Jets' rushing attack. With Hall currently nursing a recent thigh injury that has him listed as questionable heading into Soldier Field, Allen’s path to a much larger touch share is wide open if the starter is limited.

Even in a shared committee backfield, our projections slot Allen for roughly 11 carries and 47 rushing yards with valuable goal-line equity, anchoring around 9.8 fantasy points. Rostered in 27% of leagues and started in just 4%, Allen profiles as an intriguing deep-league flex option who instantly transforms into a priority starter if Hall cannot suit up.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Golden over Allen

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Matthew Golden

Matthew Golden at Tampa Bay — Target Surge Solidifies WR Lineup Value

Golden has broken out in his sophomore campaign, commanding 30 targets through three weeks and locking down a starting outside role alongside Christian Watson. Fresh off a 100-yard, one-touchdown performance against Atlanta that earned him team offensive honors, his fantasy start rate has steadily climbed above 50%. With fellow wideout Jayden Reed nursing a neck injury, Golden should continue seeing substantial target volume.

Fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats in what shapes up as a competitive road matchup in Tampa Bay. Our models project roughly seven targets, four receptions, and 62 receiving yards, providing a reliable weekly floor paired with proven big-play ceiling.


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Performance Braelon Allen
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
4143.50330
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9212.314110
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Matthew Golden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
510020.0451
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
915817.6451
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Braelon Allen
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Matthew Golden
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Braelon Allen
OWN
67%
+40.89 compared to last week
START
20%
+18.17 compared to last week
OWN/START Matthew Golden
OWN
99%
+2.13 compared to last week
START
57%
+17.97 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Braelon Allen
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Matthew Golden
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Braelon Allen

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 39th with 13.20 total points (4.40 avg).
  • Currently 67.1 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 45th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 6th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 61 (20.33 per game) and is currently ranked 45th among RB.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 1 (0.33 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +11, Rush AVG: -0.4 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: -6 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 465, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Matthew Golden

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 31.30 total points (10.43 avg).
  • Currently 45.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 6 in targets and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 10 in reception yards with 253 and 16.87 YPC and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +185 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 775, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Braelon Allen

No Injury Reported

Injury Matthew Golden

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Braelon Allen

Week 4
New York Jets @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.67336.0063703.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 23.00 total points (7.67 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 6 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 351 (117.00 per game).
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 657 (219.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 3 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 17.67 per game and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -59.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -13.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Matchups Matthew Golden

Week 4
Green Bay Packers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.33296.0022613.35
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 16.00 total points (5.33 avg).
  • Currently 24 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 296.00 per game and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 228 (76.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in pass defense with 660 (220.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.33 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.33 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +105.2, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -4, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.93,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Braelon Allen
9.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Matthew Golden
15.84
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Braelon Allen
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 NYJ 16 92 334 3.6 2 27 19 148 7.8 1
2025 NYJ 4 18 76 4.2 1 3 2 17 8.5 0
2026 NYJ 3 19 61 3.2 1 5 4 11 2.8 0
ON PACE 18 114 366 3.2 6 30 24 66 2.8 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 55 205 3.7 2 15 11 83 7.9 1
Totals 24 129 471 3.7 4 35 25 176 7.0 1
Career Matthew Golden
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 GB 15 49 33 445 13.5 1 10 49 4.9 0
2026 GB 3 30 15 253 16.9 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 180 90 1518 16.9 6 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 22 15 181 12.4 0 5 25 4.9 0
Totals 18 79 48 698 14.5 2 10 49 4.9 0
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