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With Breece Hall sidelined for Week 8, Braelon Allen handled lead-back duties and remained the primary option in the Jets' rushing attack, providing immediate opportunity in New York's offensive focal point.

With Breece Hall ruled inactive due to a lingering quad strain, Braelon Allen handled lead-back duties and remained the primary option in the Jets' rushing attack.

Running back Braelon Allen rushed for a career-high 147 yards in the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Raiders, demonstrating significant offensive production despite the team's defensive collapse and overall 2-6 record.

Carried the backfield again with 21-147-TD for the Jets with Breece Hall out a fifth straight week; PFF notes Hall could be dealt before the deadline given Allen's play, with a committee looming if he stays.

Allen was one of six running backs to rush for at least 140 yards on Sunday, the most in a single day in nearly 23 years, in the Jets' game against Las Vegas.

Allen put together the best rushing performance of his NFL career in Week 8 with 21 carries for 147 yards and 1 TD plus 2 receptions for 6 yards. With Breece Hall sidelined, Allen has surpassed 100 scrimmage yards in each of his first 7 career starts, averaging 22 touches per game. He's churned out more than 100 scrimmage yards in four of five starts while facing eight or more in the box on 46.2% of his carries (fifth-highest rate among active starters) and meeting defenders at or behind the LOS on 48 of his carries (only Bucky Irving and Derrick Henry have more). Allen ranks 3rd in rushing success rate (48.4%) and 2nd in adjusted yards after contact per attempt (4.6) with a 4th-ranked explosive play rate (11.8%).

In five games starting for injured Breece Hall, Allen has demonstrated lead-back capability, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 100 yards per game with two touchdowns. However, coordinator Frank Reich's play-calling in the Jets' 38-33 loss to the Raiders was puzzling: Allen had 18 carries for 121 yards in the first half but only three carries in the second half (including an untouched 21-yard touchdown), despite the Raiders defense appearing unwilling to tackle the running back. Allen noted his strength has historically come in the second half and four-minute situations, suggesting underutilization in a game the Jets should have won.

Allen is a monster every week, posting 21 carries for 147 yards and one touchdown in Week 8. You can set your watch by his consistent production in the Jets' backfield.

Allen rushed for 147 yards in the Jets' 38-33 loss to Las Vegas, demonstrating the emergence that has positioned him alongside Breece Hall as part of one of the NFL's best running back duos; his performance has fueled speculation about Hall's trade value, though the Jets view both backs as core to their offensive future.

Allen earned the start with Breece Hall sidelined by quad injury and delivered a career-best performance: 147 rushing yards (88.6% of Jets' 166 total rushing yards), 2 receptions, 6 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns including a 21-yard rushing TD in the third quarter. This marked his third game this season with over 100 rushing yards. Head coach Aaron Glenn praised the performance: 'Braelon did a hell of a job. He had close to 150 yards, and I think that speaks for itself.' Allen briefly limped off with 10:49 remaining but returned two minutes later and finished the game.

Allen's recent great play continued with 121 rushing yards by halftime and a 21-yard touchdown run early in the second half. He finished with 147 total rushing yards despite the Jets having less success running the ball after halftime, demonstrating sustained offensive involvement and red-zone scoring opportunity.

Allen was heavily featured in the Jets' ground game, recording two long runs early that helped set up a first-and-goal situation, another big run in the second quarter drive, and a long run in the third quarter touchdown drive. He was instrumental in the Jets' offensive success, with the source noting he 'ran the ball down the Raiders' throats' in the first half.

Multiple long runs and consistent offensive involvement throughout the game; early in the first quarter, 'two long runs by Braelon Allen got the Jets a first and goal at the Raiders two yard line'; in the second quarter, 'Braelon Allen had a big run' before a Geno Smith touchdown pass; later 'Braelon Allen ran the ball down the Raiders' throats' in the first-half closing drive; in the third quarter, 'a long run by Braelon Allen put the Jets in the end zone' for their sixth consecutive scoring drive; and 'a long run by Braelon Allen' contributed to another scoring drive, demonstrating heavy usage and red-zone involvement.

Allen had a big day against the overmatched Raiders defense in the Jets' 38-33 loss; he was one of three Jets offensive weapons (alongside Mitchell and Wilson) who exploited the Raiders' defensive shortcomings.

Allen carried the ball 18 times for 121 yards in the first half against the Raiders as the Jets' offense dominated with five scoring drives in five possessions.

Allen recorded back-to-back 15-yard runs on the Jets' opening drive, moving the team inside the Raiders' 5-yard line and demonstrating early offensive workload.

Hall's absence has created an opportunity for Braelon Allen at running back, and Allen has taken full advantage. In the four games Allen has started in Hall's absence this season, Allen has put together two 100+ rushing yards games. Overall, Allen has averaged 4.6 yards per carry this season while already posting career highs in rushing yards with 418 and yards from scrimmage with 493. Allen has arguably been a more effective back than Hall, and he has presumably earned a larger role in the Jets' offense even when Hall is back in the lineup.

Allen has taken full advantage of Hall's absence, starting in four games and posting two 100+ rushing yards games; he has averaged 4.6 yards per carry this season with career highs in rushing yards (418) and yards from scrimmage (493), and has arguably been a more effective back than Hall, presumably earning a larger role in the Jets' offense even when Hall returns.

Allen is set to start at running back for the Jets against the Raiders with Breece Hall sidelined by a quad injury. Allen ran 17 times for 104 yards (6.1 average) in last Sunday's 28-25 loss to Miami. Through seven games, he has 91 carries for 418 yards (4.6 average) and two touchdowns. Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich praised Allen as part of "the best one-two combo in the NFL," highlighting his explosiveness; Allen generated four explosive runs in the Browns game, tied for the most in a single game for the Jets this season.