The New York Jets will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Braelon Allen.
Is Braelon Allen Playing in Week 3?
Allen is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jets’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Braelon Allen in Week 3?
Entering the season, we were worried that the Jets would view Braelon Allen and Breece Hall as two very similar backs, thus leading to a full blown committee and headaches for all involved.
The good news is that they’ve made it clear, through two weeks at least, that they believe one is superior to the other.
The bad news is that, if you’re reading this section, your guy is on the wrong side of things.
Allen has just eight touches (all carries) through two weeks and even with Justin Fields’ status cloudy, the path to double digit touches isn’t clear, nevermind the run stuffing ability of this Tampa Bay defense.
Allen is a fine hold at this point because he’s an injury away from being awfully interesting, but he’s going to need that injury to matter, something that wasn’t clear entering the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Allen’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Allen is projected to score 9.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allen to rush for 37 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 17 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Jets at Buccaneers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 88 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. Hot conditions may lead to fatigue in the second half.
