TravisEtienne Jr.

News: 3 days agoEtienne carried the ball nine times for 46 yards and caught seven of nine targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.

Spin: The former Jaguar didn't see a lot of work on the ground, but Etienne set a new career high in receptions in his Saints debut as Tyler Shough attempted 56 passes as part of a big second-half comeback to force OT. Etienne has flashed real pass-catching upside in the past, posting a 58-476-1 line on 73 targets in 2023, so this usage in New Orleans may not have been purely due to the game situation. Etienne will look to make his first trip to the end zone of the year in Week 2 on the road against the Ravens.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Etienne signed with the Saints after spending the first five seasons of his pro career with the Jaguars. The 2021 first-round pick has produced at least 1,399 scrimmage yards in three of the past four seasons and scored a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2025. A capable rusher and receiver, Etienne has already reached 1,000-plus rushing yards three times and has 35-plus catches in each of the past four seasons. Even if the Saints retain Alvin Kamara as a situational player, Etienne will have a clear path to feature-back duties in an ascending offense led by second-year QB Tyler Shough. That will be enough to position the 27-year-old for his third top-15 fantasy campaign in four years. Consider Etienne a solid RB2 target with backend RB1 upside.