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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Travis Etienne
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Travis Etienne
PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Etienne is recommended as a target for those who punt running back in the first three rounds of a PPR draft, especially given the lack of Alvin Kamara in the Saints' backfield.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
The source identifies Travis Etienne as a key running back target during the middle rounds of their 16-team draft, specifically noting he is a preferred option to pair with Breece Hall.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
The host selected Travis Etienne in the later rounds, prioritizing his touchdown equity in a standard format where running back volume is essential.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Derek Brown has bumped up Travis Etienne in his fantasy ranks, expecting him to take on a heavier workload in the Saints' backfield while Kamara is sidelined.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
The source bumped Travis Etienne up to RB18 following the news of Alvin Kamara's injury, projecting Etienne to serve as a workhorse back for the Saints.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Travis Etienne's ADP is expected to skyrocket into the top of the fourth round, or potentially the third, due to the Alvin Kamara injury.NegativeUsageAug 13, 2026
There is concern regarding Travis Etienne's fantasy outlook due to Alvin Kamara potentially siphoning receiving work, which could relegate Etienne to a mediocre low-end RB2 role focused on early-down and goal-line work.NegativeUsageAug 13, 2026
The source notes that the Jaguars are keeping their plans for Travis Etienne close to the vest, specifically regarding his usage on offense versus defense, likely waiting until Week 1 to reveal their strategy.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Travis Etienne has top-12 upside due to his consistent production when healthy, but the source expresses concern regarding his red-zone efficiency and goal-line struggles. While he is a 'jack of all trades,' his value is tied more to usage and deployment than elite rushing metrics.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Nick Ercolano identifies Travis Etienne as having a 'sneaky, great spot' in New Orleans, predicting high volume due to an underrated offensive line and a high number of total plays.NegativeValueAug 11, 2026
Derek Brown and Pat Fitzmaurice are fading Travis Etienne (RB19, 42nd overall). Brown points to Etienne's inefficiency last year (37th in explosive run rate, 31st in missed tackle rate) and the continued presence of Alvin Kamara, who remains the superior passing-down back. Fitzmaurice adds that Etienne's own comments about wanting to share the load with Kamara suggest he is not preparing for a workhorse role.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Derek Brown prefers Travis Etienne over Rashee Rice in dynasty formats, citing his contract status and a projected two-year window as a lead back.NegativeBustAug 6, 2026
The analysts question if Alvin Kamara's presence on the New Orleans Saints is being properly accounted for in Travis Etienne Jr.'s current draft cost.NegativeDepth ChartJul 24, 2026
Despite first-team reps in camp, the source cautions against reading too much into depth chart positioning; Jacksonville's experience with Tank Bigsby and Basil Tootin showed that first-team reps don't guarantee role security, and the expectation remains that Etienne will retain his primary role with Bigsby shipped off.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
The source mentions Travis Etienne as the bottom of Fantasy Pros tier four at the 47th overall ranking, in the context of discussing the crowded tier that contains ~18 players from Teddero McMillan at the top.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Etienne remains the lead back for Jacksonville with Alvin Kamara directly behind him in the backfield.NegativeBustJul 8, 2026
Jake and Tara are out on drafting Travis Etienne in 2026, calling him a bust for the coming year based on current ADP.PositiveRoleJun 29, 2026
Pat took Travis Etienne in the sixth round over Cam Scadaboo, preferring the healthier option. Pat believes the threat of Alvin Kamara is overstated and expects Etienne to receive a 'pretty healthy two thirds dose' of the workload, with the remainder split among Kamara, Devin Neal, and others. Pat cites the fast pace of Kellen Moore's play-calling in New Orleans as a positive factor.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source includes Travis Etienne in the strong running back tier (13–20 range), indicating confidence in his production this season.