Braelon Allen delivers game-winning Jets touchdown amid career day
Braelon Allen scored the Jets' game-winning touchdown during a standout performance, admitting he was somewhat surprised by the outcome.
Braelon Allen Start or sit, Week 5
RB · New York Jets · #0
Final
18.6 pts
24 car, 116 yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds
PPR scoring.
Status
- Depth chart
- RB #2
- Offense
- College
- Wisconsin
- Experience
- 3 seasons
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Cleveland Browns
DFS salary
$5,400
Projection
5.0
Recent form
2026 season (5 games): 236 rush yds · 7 rec · 19 rec yds
- Wk 5vs CLEW 17-12116 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 1 rec16.1 pts
- Wk 4@ CHIL 12-2359 rush yds, 2 rec, 8 rec yds7.7 pts
- Wk 3@ DETL 24-3114 rush yds, 3 rec, 3 rec yds3.2 pts
- Wk 2vs GBL 17-207 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 1 rec, 8 rec yds8.0 pts
- Wk 1@ TENW 23-1040 rush yds4.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · NYJ | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NYJ | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Braelon Allen: quick answers
- Who does Braelon Allen play in week 5?
- Braelon Allen faces Cleveland Browns with the New York Jets.
- Is Braelon Allen injured?
- Braelon Allen has no injury designation right now.
- What is Braelon Allen's DraftKings salary?
- $5,400 for week 5.
What's happening with Braelon Allen
Braelon Allen scored the go-ahead touchdown in a career-best outing for the Jets, lifting New York to the win. Afterward he said he was somewhat surprised by how the play developed. The performance marks a breakout moment for Allen's role in the Jets' offense.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Braelon Allen posted his first career 100-yard rushing game, including the go-ahead touchdown, as the Jets edged the Browns 17-12 in a rain-soaked, turnover-filled contest. David Bailey also had a breakout performance in the win. The result gives New York a much-needed boost after a difficult stretch.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rhamondre Stevenson, Braelon Allen, DK Metcalf, Jakobi Meyers, Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey, Rome Odunze and Alvin Kamara were all featured in a Week 5 fantasy football start/sit roundup. The column weighed each player's matchup to help managers decide whether to start or bench them this week, without revealing any new injury or role changes.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Braelon Allen is expected to see an expanded workload in Week 4 against Chicago, with analysts pointing to the Bears' struggling run defense as a favorable matchup. The increased role could boost his fantasy value and production as the Jets look to establish a stronger ground game this week.
Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
With Breece Hall sidelined by injury, the Jets are turning to Braelon Allen to carry the load at running back. The third-year back now has a chance to show he can handle a workhorse role, something he's identified as a key goal for this season.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Braelon Allen in our articles
- Team previewNew York Jets (1-3) Week 5 Preview vs Cleveland Browns (3-1): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
- Game previewNFL Week 5: Cleveland Browns (3-1) vs. New York Jets (1-3) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
Latest Allen news
Braelon Allen delivers game-winning Jets touchdown amid career day
Braelon Allen scored the game-winning touchdown for the Jets during a standout performance, saying afterward he was somewhat surprised by how the play unfolded.
Braelon Allen, David Bailey break through in Jets' 17-12 win over Browns
Braelon Allen rushed for his first 100-yard game, including the go-ahead touchdown, helping the Jets beat the Browns 17-12 despite rain and turnovers.
- Fantasy
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Will Shipley, Romeo Doubs, Braelon Allen, Dontayvion Wicks, David Montgomery, Malik Washington, Rhamondre Stevenson
RotoBaller breaks down Week 5 fantasy football start/sit decisions involving players like Will Shipley, Romeo Doubs, Braelon Allen, Dontayvion Wicks, David Montgomery, Malik Washington and Rhamondre Stevenson.
- Fantasy
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Braelon Allen, Rome Odunze, DK Metcalf, Rhamondre Stevenson, Alvin Kamara, Jakobi Meyers, Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey
A fantasy football Week 5 start/sit column covers lineup decisions for players including Braelon Allen, Rome Odunze, DK Metcalf, Rhamondre Stevenson, Alvin Kamara, Jakobi Meyers, Omarion Hampton and Ladd McConkey.
Jets vs. Bears prediction, props: Braelon Allen’s increased role will pay dividends in Week 4
The New York Post predicts Braelon Allen will benefit from an expanded role against a struggling Bears defense in Week 4.
- Injury
Breece Hall’s injury gives Jets’ Braelon Allen chance to prove he’s ‘workhorse back’
Breece Hall's injury opens the door for Braelon Allen to prove himself as the Jets' workhorse running back in a pivotal third-year moment.
- Injury
Breece Hall’s injury gives Jets’ Braelon Allen chance to prove he’s ‘workhorse back’
With Breece Hall injured, Jets running back Braelon Allen gets an opportunity to show he can be a workhorse back in his third season, something he called important heading into the year.
- Fantasy
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 4 (2026): Fantasy Football Pickups for Keenan Allen, Tyler Higbee, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Darren Waller, more
RotoBaller's mid-week waiver wire rankings for Week 4 highlight pickups including Keenan Allen, Tyler Higbee, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, and Darren Waller.
- DFS
Braelon Allen Fantasy Football Start or Sit Advice for Week 4
With Breece Hall ruled out for the Jets' Week 4 game against the Bears, DraftKings examines how much fantasy upside Braelon Allen could have as the likely lead back.