Kaytron Allen Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 217 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 2.0
- Pos rank
- RB78
- Rostered
- 4%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 5th vs. RBs, favorable
Kaytron Allen Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
2.0 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Kaytron Allen's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at PHI,1.6,RB64
- Week 2, Loss,at DAL,2.4,RB63
- Week 3, Win,vs SEA,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 19,at SF,Neutral49ers vs. RBs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kaytron Allen?
Allen is averaging 2.0 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 40 rushing yards and 0 TD on 9 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB78, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 4.4 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Jayden Daniels.
His best week was RB63 in Week 2 at the Cowboys (2.4 points); his worst, RB64 in Week 1 at the Eagles (1.6). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Colts (5th vs. RBs) in Week 4.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Allen ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Kaytron Allen 2026 Game Log
Full game log with rushing and receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | — |
| Career | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Priced as an afterthought (RB59, near pick 195) and rostered in under 5% of leagues, he's a pure upside stash rather than a draft-day target. Modest projections of roughly 111 rushing yards and a touchdown reflect the committee fog. Draft late, watch the camp battle, and pounce if he separates early. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTS
RB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTS
RB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTS
RB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTS
RB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTS
RB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTS
RB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTS
Kaytron Allen Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kaytron Allen in Week 4?
Kaytron Allen is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Colts, as the RB78 in PPR total points this season (2.0 a game). The Colts rank 5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Allen.
How many fantasy points is Kaytron Allen averaging in 2026?
Kaytron Allen is averaging 2.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 4.0 points across 2 games. His last game produced 2.4 points.
Where does Kaytron Allen rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kaytron Allen ranks RB78 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kaytron Allen worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Kaytron Allen is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 4% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Kaytron Allen's fantasy football role?
Kaytron Allen is RB4 on the Commanders depth chart. He is averaging 4.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game, on 9% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Kaytron Allen's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kaytron Allen's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Colts (5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Giants (12th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the 49ers (11th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kaytron Allen been in fantasy football this season?
Kaytron Allen has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.6 points around his 2.0-point average.
What is Kaytron Allen's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kaytron Allen's floor has been 1.6 PPR points (Week 1, RB64) and his ceiling 2.4 (Week 2, RB63). His median week has been 2.0 points. See Allen's full game log.
Kaytron Allen 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Washington CommandersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 40
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 9
4.4 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
0 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 4.0
- Pos rank
- RB78
2.4 Best Week 2 @ DAL1.6 Worst Week 1 @ PHI
Advanced Rushing Stats
Allen is on the field for 6.0% of snaps and draws 0.0% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.67 | — |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | — |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.44 | — |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.78 | — |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 6.0% | — |
| Target share | 0.0% | — |
| Red-zone opportunities | 3 | — |
| Targets per game | 0.0 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
2.0
Fantasy PPG
20
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Kaytron Allen career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | — |
| Career | 2 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
2.0
Career PPG
2 games over 1 season
67%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Allen has averaged 2.0 fantasy points per game over 2 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Allen's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 40Rush yards2026
- 4.0Fantasy pts2026
- 40Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTSRB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTSRB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTSRB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTSRB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTSRB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTSRB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTSKaytron Allen Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kaytron Allen have in 2026?
Kaytron Allen has 4.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB78 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has 40 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 20 a game at 4.4 yards per carry. His high was 24 yards, in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
How many touchdowns does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 9 carries.
How many carries does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has 9 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 4.5 a game, for 40 yards. His high was 5 carries, in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
How many receptions does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no targets.
How many receiving yards does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Kaytron Allen have this season?
Kaytron Allen has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0 of them.
How many games has Kaytron Allen played in 2026?
Kaytron Allen has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Kaytron Allen's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 2 games, Kaytron Allen has 40 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards, for 4.0 PPR fantasy points (2.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kaytron Allen have in his career?
Kaytron Allen has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 2 games.
Kaytron Allen Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
2.0
Carries/g
4.5
Rush yds/g
20.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Kaytron Allen has averaged 4.5 carries, 20.0 rushing yards and 2.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Kaytron Allen has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against DAL (2.4 points); the lowest was Week 1 against PHI (1.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI18th | L 22-24 | 1.6 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB64 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 22-24 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 2 | DAL10th | L 20-37 | 2.4 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB63 |
Week 2 · DAL · L 20-37 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB78 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than RB64.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Dallas
5 carries, 24 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 8% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
4 carries, 16 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 10% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTSRB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTSRB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTSRB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTSRB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTSRB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTSRB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTSKaytron Allen Game Log FAQ
How did Kaytron Allen do in his last game?
Kaytron Allen scored 2.4 PPR points in Week 2 at the Cowboys, a 37–20 loss, an RB63 finish. He ran 5 times for 24 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kaytron Allen score in his last game?
Kaytron Allen scored 2.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Cowboys, an RB63 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 2.0.
How many rushing yards did Kaytron Allen have in his last game?
Kaytron Allen ran for 24 yards on 5 carries in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
How many touchdowns did Kaytron Allen score in his last game?
Kaytron Allen did not score a touchdown in Week 2 at the Cowboys; his 2.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Kaytron Allen have in his last game?
Kaytron Allen had 5 carries for 24 yards in Week 2 at the Cowboys, playing 8% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Kaytron Allen have in his last game?
Kaytron Allen caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
What were Kaytron Allen's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Eagles, a 24–22 loss, Kaytron Allen ran 4 times for 16 yards. That was 1.6 PPR points, an RB64 finish.
What was Kaytron Allen's best game this season?
Kaytron Allen's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Cowboys: 2.4 PPR points, an RB63 finish. He ran 5 times for 24 yards.
What was Kaytron Allen's worst game this season?
Kaytron Allen's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Eagles: 1.6 PPR points, an RB64 finish. He ran 4 times for 16 yards.
How many games has Kaytron Allen scored a touchdown in this season?
Kaytron Allen has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Kaytron Allen Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB78 at 2.0 PPR points per game.
He's RB4 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Colts in Week 4 (5th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Drafted in the sixth round (187th overall), Allen walks into a Commanders backfield with no settled pecking order. He'll battle Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and Jerome Ford for touches, and none of them has locked down a defined role, which is exactly the kind of murky depth chart that lets a rookie play his way up. His profile is a grinder's: 217 pounds, a low, balanced base that breaks tackles, and the Penn State career rushing record (4,180 yards) built across two productive seasons. The knocks are speed and lateral agility, plus passing-down chops he still needs to prove.
Priced as an afterthought (RB59, near pick 195) and rostered in under 5% of leagues, he's a pure upside stash rather than a draft-day target. Modest projections of roughly 111 rushing yards and a touchdown reflect the committee fog. Draft late, watch the camp battle, and pounce if he separates early.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Colts in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 IND, 5thWk 5 NYG, 12thWk 6 SF, 11thWk 8 PHI, 24th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB4 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Eagles in Week 8 (24th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTSRB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTSRB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTSRB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTSRB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTSRB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTSRB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTSKaytron Allen Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kaytron Allen's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kaytron Allen projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kaytron Allen's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kaytron Allen is the RB78 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kaytron Allen's projected role going forward?
Kaytron Allen is RB4 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Kaytron Allen's fantasy football upside?
Kaytron Allen's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.4 PPR points (Week 2, RB63) and the Colts in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Kaytron Allen's fantasy value?
Kaytron Allen's risks: the Eagles in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kaytron Allen's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Kaytron Allen News & Updates
Allen struggles at Dallas
5 CAR, 24 YDS
2.4 fantasy points · RB63
Allen ran 5 times for 24 yards in the 37–20 loss at Dallas. He played 8% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 1Sep 13L 22–24 @ PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Allen struggles at Philadelphia
1.6 fantasy points · RB64 · right at his 2.0 average
Allen ran 4 times for 16 yards in the 24–22 loss at Philadelphia. He played 10% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Commanders Teammates News
Updates on Allen's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Rachaad White: Remains sidelined Thursday (opens in new tab)Rachaad White, RB. 22 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Limited in return to practice (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Making trip to London (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Could need surgery after season (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Jayden Daniels: Set to practice during Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Traveling to London in Week 4, could sit again (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Commanders
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTSRB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTSRB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTSRB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTSRB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTSRB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTSRB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTSKaytron Allen News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kaytron Allen?
The latest Allen update, from September 20: Allen struggles at Dallas. Allen ran 5 times for 24 yards in the 37–20 loss at Dallas. He played 8% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Kaytron Allen news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 2.4 fantasy points, a RB63 finish, right at his 2.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Kaytron Allen Bio
Kaytron Allen is a running back for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 31. Born January 8, 2003, he attended IMG Academy and played college football at Penn State.
The Washington Commanders selected Allen in round 6, pick 187, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Washington Commanders Current team2026–present
Selected in round 6, pick 187, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Penn State
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Commanders in round 6, pick 187.
RBs like Kaytron Allen
RB75AJ DillonPanthers4.9 PTSRB76Corey KinerPatriots4.8 PTSRB77DeeJay DallasVikings4.3 PTSRB78You are hereKaytron AllenCommanders4.0 PTSRB79Ronnie RiversRams3.4 PTSRB80Kimani VidalChargers3.0 PTSRB81LeQuint AllenJaguars2.9 PTSAbout Kaytron Allen: Bio FAQ
How old is Kaytron Allen?
Kaytron Allen is 23 years old. He was born on January 8, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Kaytron Allen?
Kaytron Allen is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 217 pounds, and plays running back for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Kaytron Allen weigh?
Kaytron Allen weighs 217 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Kaytron Allen wear?
Kaytron Allen wears number 31 for the Washington Commanders. He plays running back.
What position does Kaytron Allen play?
Kaytron Allen plays running back for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 31. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Kaytron Allen play for?
Kaytron Allen plays for the Washington Commanders as a running back. He has been with the Commanders since 2026.
Where did Kaytron Allen go to college?
Kaytron Allen played college football at Penn State, after attending IMG Academy (FL).
Where is Kaytron Allen from?
Kaytron Allen went to high school in Florida, at IMG Academy, before playing college football at Penn State.
When is Kaytron Allen's birthday?
Kaytron Allen's birthday is January 8. He was born on January 8, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Kaytron Allen been in the NFL?
Kaytron Allen is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kaytron Allen played for?
Kaytron Allen has played for the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Kaytron Allen enter the NFL?
Kaytron Allen entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.