Braelon Allen Maintains His Approach in Jets Lead Back Role, Delivers Explosive Plays Against Patriots

WHO:

NY Post - Braelon Allen took on lead-back duties for the Jets after Breece Hall sustained a quad injury.

newyorkjets.com - Allen was the Jets’ starting running back for three games while Hall worked back from injury.

newyorkjets.com - Jets head coach Aaron Glenn praised Allen’s effort, hard running and trust in the offensive line.

newyorkjets.com - Allen joined Curtis Martin and Chris Ivory as the only Jets running backs to record at least nine rushes of 10 or more yards in a two-week span, according to Stats Perform.

newyorkjets.com - NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt named Allen the Week 6 Angry Runs winner for a 16-yard catch and run.

WHAT:

NY Post - Allen said he was keeping “business the same way” while handling lead-back duties; he flashed his potential over the past two weeks.

newyorkjets.com - Against the Patriots, Allen recorded 78 rushing yards and 26 receiving yards.

newyorkjets.com - Allen made six plays of at least 10 yards against New England—four rushes and two receptions—all in the first half.

newyorkjets.com - In the Jets’ 17-12 win over the Browns, Allen had five rushes of at least 10 yards, including the game-winning 22-yard touchdown.

newyorkjets.com - Allen gained 91 scrimmage yards in the first half against the Patriots: 65 rushing and 26 receiving, the most by a Jet in any half that season.

newyorkjets.com - On a 16-yard second-quarter catch and run, Allen dropped his shoulder and knocked Patriots safety Kevin Byard down. Allen reached 14.24 miles per hour, and the play moved the Jets into Patriots territory.

newyorkjets.com - Allen had consecutive first-quarter rushes of 13 and 16 yards. Garrett Wilson blocked on both plays; Omar Cooper Jr. also blocked on the 16-yard run, which ended at New England’s 38-yard line.

WHERE:

newyorkjets.com - The Patriots game was played at New England. The 16-yard catch and run began at the Jets’ 36-yard line; Allen’s 13-yard run began at the Jets’ 33-yard line.

WHY:

newyorkjets.com - Allen’s increased workload followed Hall’s injury; the article said Allen had shown “the capability of being the bell cow” in the NFL.

HOW:

newyorkjets.com - On the catch-and-run play, Geno Smith faked a handoff, then passed to Allen in the right flat from 12 personnel.

newyorkjets.com - On Allen’s consecutive first-quarter runs, the Jets used 11 personnel and shifted offensive linemen to create running lanes. Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann and Jordan Meredith blocked on the plays; Allen evaded or broke tackles by Byard and Christian Gonzalez.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 00:11 UTC)

Braelon Allen has stepped into the lead running-back role for the Jets after Breece Hall suffered a quad injury, and he has made the most of the opportunity. Starting for three games as Hall worked back, Allen said he was keeping “business the same way.” Against the Patriots, he totaled 78 rushing yards and 26 receiving yards, including 91 scrimmage yards in the first half—the most by a Jet in any half that season. He also made six plays of at least 10 yards before halftime. On a 16-yard catch and run, Allen lowered his shoulder into safety Kevin Byard and helped move New York into Patriots territory. He was named the Week 6 Angry Runs winner for that play. Allen also had five long rushes in the Jets’ 17-12 win over Cleveland, including the game-winning 22-yard touchdown.