Outlook Braelon Allen
Braelon Allen vs BUF at home — shared backfield caps upside in likely high-scoring game
Allen enters the matchup healthy, operating in a shared backfield behind Breece Hall. Following a strong stretch while Hall was sidelined, Allen managed just eight carries last week despite out-snapping Hall and running 15 routes. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich recently confirmed Hall remains the lead back in a mixed tandem.
Start rates have dropped sharply to 23% since Hall returned, though 95% ownership reflects Allen's strong stash appeal. Our weekly projection lands at 8.3 PPR points on roughly 50 total yards against Buffalo. With the 2–7 Jets facing a likely pass-heavy script as home underdogs against the 7–1 Bills, Allen is best viewed as a deep-league play.
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Outlook Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza vs. Seahawks at Home — First NFL Start in a Low-Scoring Setup
Following this week's trade of Kirk Cousins, the Raiders have named rookie Fernando Mendoza their starting quarterback ahead of Aidan O'Connell for Sunday's home matchup against Seattle. Head coach Klint Kubiak noted the offense will not be scaled back for Mendoza's first career start, keeping top weapons Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Tre Tucker fully involved in the game plan.
Fantasy interest has surged with Mendoza's roster rate climbing from 4% to 30% this week, though managers remain cautious with just 6% starting him. Our weekly projection lands at 13.4 fantasy points on roughly 207 passing yards and 1.3 touchdowns, tempered by a projected low-scoring environment as home underdogs. With limited rushing upside and rookie growing pains possible, he is best reserved for Superflex or deep two-QB leagues.
