Braelon Allen in line for another heavy workload after Breece Hall update

With Breece Hall out the last few weeks, third-year running back Braelon Allen has been tasked with being the New York Jets' lead workhorse out of the backfield, and he's performed quite well in the role. Even Garrett Wilson noticed how great the 22-year-old is playing.

Well, it seems like Allen is in line for another outing as the Jets' starting running back, as head coach Aaron Glenn revealed on Wednesday that Hall is still "week-to-week" with the quad injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions.

"Breece, Dylan (Parham, and (Joseph) Ossai, all three of those guys, they won't be practicing today, and again, they'll be on a week-to-week basis."

Over the last two weeks as the starter, Allen has carried the ball 38 times for 175 yards and a touchdown, good for 4.6 yards per carry. That's much better than Hall's 3.2 yards per rush that he averaged over the team's first three games.

New York Jets rushing attack has been better with Braelon Allen

It was hard to ignore at first, but after last week's outing against the Cleveland Browns, Jets fans will have a hard time reasoning with the fact that Allen has been a more efficient running back than his counterpart, Hall.

Allen didn't get enough opportunity to showcase his stuff in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears, given the stark contrast in time of possession between the Jets and Bears. Even then, his 4.2 yards per carry in that outing was the best for a New York running back since Hall's 4.6 average in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans.

Then, Allen really broke out against the Browns. Carrying the ball a whopping 24 times for 116 yards, the Jets rode the former Wisconsin standout to the win, including the go-ahead 22-yard scamper late in the fourth quarter.

Allen's production has been a welcome development for the Jets' ground game, which had been frustratingly inefficient with Hall serving as the primary workhorse.

Braelon Allen has earned an increased role in the New York Jets' offense

Even when Hall makes his return to the lineup, it shouldn't mean the Jets shelve Allen and his unique skill set.

At minimum, the 2024 fourth-round pick has earned split backfield duties with the Jets, as The Jet Press' own Stephen Parello pointed out. He's been that productive the last few weeks.

Some fans may be jumping too far in that direction, going so far as to say New York should look to move Hall before the midseason trade deadline. We're not there yet, but it's something to keep an eye on as Hall's rookie contract is set to enter a contract year in 2027.

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