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Breece Hall’s injury gives Jets’ Braelon Allen chance to prove he’s ‘workhorse back’

Braelon Allen was honest ahead of the season about how important Year 3 was for him. A potentially significant moment in his young career has arrived.

By Jared Schwartz · NY Post

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:06 AM

Key Things to Know

Braelon Allen will start as the Jets' lead running back with Breece Hall sidelined by a quad injury.
Hall is considered week to week after suffering the injury during a Week 3 loss to the Lions.
The Jets enter Week 4 averaging 3.3 yards per carry, which ranks 30th in the NFL.

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New York Jets running back Braelon Allen will take over as the starting rusher with Breece Hall sidelined by a quad injury. Hall suffered the injury in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions and is considered week to week, ruling him out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

The opportunity allows Allen to demonstrate his capabilities as an all-down running back following a season-ending MCL injury during his second NFL year. The Jets aim to revitalize a struggling ground attack that currently averages 3.3 yards per carry, ranking 30th in the league.

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Breece Hall’s injury gives Jets’ Braelon Allen chance to prove he’s ‘workhorse back’

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