Yahoo Fantasy Football on Travis Etienne
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You'd think after a team commits four years and $48 million to an RB that they'd not be losing touches to Kendre Miller... it was still pretty surprising to see... But Miller did get the red-zone score, which is concerning. If Etienne can't rip off explosives and big plays, TDs could be tough to come by.
STACKED’s take
Etienne's Week 1 was disappointing; red-zone work going to Miller raises TD concerns despite solid floor.
Etienne recorded 9 carries, 7 receptions, 80 total yards, and 11.3 fantasy points in Week 1 despite a disappointing debut in New Orleans. The Saints' poor offensive line play and QB Tyler Shough's slow start limited his explosiveness, and the team's negative game script (31-30 OT loss to Detroit) was the only thing that saved what was turning out to be a putrid performance. Concerning is that Kendre Miller received the red-zone score, suggesting TD opportunities may be limited if Etienne can't produce big plays. The source advises not to panic but rates him as an RB2/3 with a decent floor given his passing-game usage while Alvin Kamara is out, though New Orleans faces a tough early-season schedule (Ravens, Falcons, Vikings, Steelers before Week 8 bye).
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