Braelon Allen

He’s risky because he only helps if he scores and his playing time is shaky, so sit him in regular lineups unless you see clear late news. Watch injury updates, the betting line (to see if his team will likely lead and run), and reports on how many plays he’ll get—only start him if those move in his favor before kickoff.

He got goal-line work and scored last week, and he's facing a Bills front missing a key interior defender, so he's worth starting this week if you need a risky player who could find the end zone. But he splits carries with Breece Hall and usually gets few touches, so treat him as a matchup play or hold him only as insurance if Hall gets hurt — I wouldn't expect him to be reliable every week.

Breece Hall looks set to get most of the carries and the Steelers are tough against the run, so don’t start Allen in Week 1. Watch Hall’s injury status and how much he plays — if Hall is limited or moved, pick up Allen and plug him into your lineup.

Grab Braelon Allen in the late rounds as a cheap bench backup behind Breece Hall — he could get short-yard and goal-line work and might see a bigger role if things change. He’s a bit risky because of Hall’s health and a reported knee soreness, so only pick him if you can spare a late pick.