Should I Start Austin Ekeler or Kaytron Allen in Week 4?
Austin Ekeler is projected for 4.1 points. Most weeks he lands between 0.3 and 8.3. This week he plays vs NYG; the game total is 43.5 and his team is favored by 3.5. The number is built from live market data across 1 book, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 0.3 touchdowns (+1.7), 12.0 rushing yards (+1.2), 6.6 receiving yards (+0.7), 0.9 catches (+0.5).
Kaytron Allen is projected for 4.0 points. Most weeks he lands between 0.2 and 8.3. This week he plays vs NYG; the game total is 43.5 and his team is favored by 3.5. The number is built from live market data across 1 book, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 0.5 touchdowns (+2.8), 9.9 rushing yards (+1.0). Last week (Week 3) he was projected for 0.7 points and scored 0.0.
It is close to a coin flip. He projects for 4.1 points this week against 4.0 for Kaytron Allen. His chance of outscoring Kaytron Allen is 56%. Their ranges overlap — Austin Ekeler usually lands between 0.3 and 8.3, Kaytron Allen between 0.2 and 8.3 — so either can win the week.
| Week 4 | Ekeler | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Floor · ceiling | 0.3 · 8.3 | 0.2 · 8.3 |
| Rank at position | — | — |
| Status | Healthy | Healthy |
Market data last pulled Monday, October 5 at 8:41 PM PDT. Lines refresh every 15 minutes through kickoff.