Badgers great Braelon Allen registers career-high yardage in Jets loss

Badgers great Braelon Allen registers career-high yardage in Jets win

Former Wisconsin Badgers and current New York Jets running back Braelon Allen tallied a career-high 81 total yards vs. the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

With Jets star running back Breece Hall sidelined with a knee injury, Allen assumed the starting workload at running back alongside future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He finished the game with 11 carries for 43 rushing yards and four catches for 38 receiving yards in the 32-26 loss in Miami.

While he did log 11 carries, Allen’s most impactful plays came in the passing game. He averaged 9.5 yards per reception and snared a 15-yard catch to help kick-start the Jets’ final scoring drive of regulation.

Through 13 games, the former Badger has rushed 78 times for 283 yards and two rushing scores. He has also reeled in 16 catches for 135 receiving yards and one touchdown. He registered his previous career-high on Sept. 19 vs. the New England Patriots on 14 total touches.

With Hall sidelined, Allen’s opportunities to close the season could increase. At 3-10, the Jets are also eliminated from the playoff picture.