Who Should I Start? Malik Davis or Braelon Allen


Week 9 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Malik Davis News

Malik Davis to Undergo Hip Surgery

Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis (hip) is scheduled to undergo hip surgery on Saturday, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Davis injured his hip during Friday's practice, and it appears to be significant enough to require surgery. The 27-year-old will be placed on the Injured Reserve, and he'll miss the first four games of the season. Davis was slated to be the No. 2 back behind Javonte Williams to begin the season. Now, Emari Demercado will slide into the role unless the Cowboys make another move ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. Fantasy managers who had Davis rostered might want to turn their attention towards Demercado as a handcuff option behind Williams.


Week 9 Projections

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Yds.
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Rec. Rec.
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TD
10.0 48.1 0.3 2.0 12.8 0.1

Braelon Allen News

Braelon Allen Delivers RB1-Level Fantasy Production in Week 8

Sunday, November 1, 12:22 PM

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen delivered 23.3 PPR fantasy points in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, rushing 21 times for a season-high 147 yards and a touchdown. Allen had already piled up 121 rushing yards by halftime before breaking loose for a 21-yard score in the third quarter. He also caught both of his targets for six yards, while fellow running back Isaiah Davis managed just 15 yards on five carries. Allen has now received at least 17 carries in four consecutive games and surpassed 100 rushing yards in three of those outings. His production has made him a strong fantasy starter during Breece Hall's (quadriceps) absence, although that arrangement could soon change. Hall missed his fifth straight game Sunday after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday, and a potential Week 9 return against Kansas City would likely affect Allen's workload.


Malik Davis vs. Braelon Allen

Still trying to decide between Davis and Allen? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Malik Davis is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Braelon Allen is projected to score 10.0 points.