Travis Etienne Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 215 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.3
- Pos rank
- RB25
- Rostered
- 90%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 30th vs. RBs, tough
Travis Etienne Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.3 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Travis Etienne's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at DET,14.8,RB16
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,7.1,RB39
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,9.0,RB32
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,vs ATL,Tough, OutFalcons vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,NeutralGiants vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Travis Etienne?
Etienne is averaging 10.3 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 128 rushing yards and 0 TD on 30 carries, plus 11 catches for 51 yards. That ranks RB25, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His target share (10.5%) is in the 58th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per touch (4.4) is the weakest, in the 51st. His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was RB16 in Week 1 at the Lions (14.8 points); his worst, RB39 in Week 2 at the Ravens (7.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 7 and the Panthers (1st vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Etienne ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
4.353rd percentile, about average
Yards per touch
4.451st percentile, about average
Target share
10.5%58th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.7253rd percentile, about average
Travis Etienne 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Lions | L 30–31 | 14.8 | RB16 |
| 2 | @ Ravens | W 24–17 | 7.1 | RB39 |
| 3 | vs Raiders | L 27–35 | 9.0 | RB32 |
| Total | 1–2 | 30.9 | RB25 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 128 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 30.9 | 10.3 | — |
| 2025 | JAX | 17 | 1,107 | 7 | 36 | 292 | 6 | 253.9 | 14.9 | RB10 |
| 2024 | JAX | 15 | 558 | 2 | 39 | 254 | 0 | 130.2 | 8.7 | RB35 |
| 2023 | JAX | 17 | 1,008 | 11 | 58 | 476 | 1 | 282.4 | 16.6 | RB3 |
| 2022 | JAX | 17 | 1,125 | 5 | 35 | 316 | 0 | 204.1 | 12.0 | RB17 |
| Career | 69 | 3,926 | 25 | 179 | 1,389 | 7 | 901.5 | 13.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Etienne is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 19. Injury history
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
- 2024hamstring2 games
- 2023chestPlayed through
- 2022footPlayed through
Outlook
The 2026 twist is a move to New Orleans, where the depth chart lists him as RB1 ahead of Alvin Kamara, a backfield that could split work and cap his ceiling. Still just 27 and fresh off a three-down, every-game season, Etienne carries the draft capital and proven volume to anchor a lineup. Treat it cautiously, but he profiles as a back-end RB1 with weekly-starter upside if he holds the lead role. Full outlook
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Travis Etienne Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Travis Etienne in Week 4?
No: Travis Etienne is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Falcons, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Etienne.
How many fantasy points is Travis Etienne averaging in 2026?
Travis Etienne is averaging 10.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 30.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 9.0 points.
Where does Travis Etienne rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Travis Etienne ranks RB25 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Travis Etienne worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Travis Etienne is a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 90% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Travis Etienne's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Travis Etienne's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Falcons (30th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Vikings (31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Giants (12th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Travis Etienne been in fantasy football this season?
Travis Etienne has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.0 points around his 10.3-point average.
What is Travis Etienne's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Travis Etienne's floor has been 7.1 PPR points (Week 2, RB39) and his ceiling 14.8 (Week 1, RB16). His median week has been 9.0 points. See Etienne's full game log.
Travis Etienne 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New Orleans SaintsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 128
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 30
4.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 11
- Yards
- 51
- TD
- 0
13 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 30.9
- Pos rank
- RB25
14.8 Best Week 1 @ DET7.1 Worst Week 2 @ BAL
Advanced Rushing Stats
Etienne is on the field for 50.3% of snaps and draws 10.5% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.77 | 54th | 2.16 | 68th |
| Explosive run rate | 10.0% | 66th | 10.2% | 49th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.46 | 34th | 0.72 | 70th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.50 | 69th | 2.21 | 44th |
| Broken tackles | 3 | 73rd | 8 | 52nd |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 50.3% | 63rd | 60.4% | 77th |
| Target share | 10.5% | 74th | 9.9% | 85th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 6 | 54th | 61 | 93rd |
| Targets per game | 4.3 | 87th | 3.2 | 77th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Etienne plays most snaps and draws targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 10.0 carries and 4.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.3
Fantasy PPG
43
Rush yds/g
3.7
Rec/g
Travis Etienne career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 30 | 128 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 30.9 | 10.3 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 260 | 1,107 | 7 | 36 | 292 | 6 | 253.9 | 14.9 | RB10 |
| 2024 | 15 | 150 | 558 | 2 | 39 | 254 | 0 | 130.2 | 8.7 | RB35 |
| 2023 | 17 | 267 | 1,008 | 11 | 58 | 476 | 1 | 282.4 | 16.6 | RB3 |
| 2022 | 17 | 220 | 1,125 | 5 | 35 | 316 | 0 | 204.1 | 12.0 | RB17 |
| Career | 69 | 927 | 3,926 | 25 | 179 | 1,389 | 7 | 901.5 | 13.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.1
Career PPG
69 games over 5 seasons
97%
Availability
Share of team games he played
55%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
7.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Etienne has averaged 13.1 fantasy points per game over 69 games and 5 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2023, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 10.3 per game, down 4.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 14.3 carries plus targets a game against 18.4. His quarterback this season has been Tyler Shough.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Etienne's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,125Rush yards2022
- 13Total TD2025
- 282.4Fantasy pts2023 · RB3
- 5,315Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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Travis Etienne Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Travis Etienne have in 2026?
Travis Etienne has 30.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.3 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB25 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has 128 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 43 a game at 4.3 yards per carry. His high was 57 yards, in Week 3 against the Raiders.
How many touchdowns does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 30 carries.
How many carries does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has 30 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 10.0 a game, for 128 yards. His high was 13 carries, in Week 3 against the Raiders.
How many receptions does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has 11 receptions for 51 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 13 targets. His high was 7 catches, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many receiving yards does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has 51 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 17.0 a game on 11 catches. His high was 32 yards, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many targets does Travis Etienne have this season?
Travis Etienne has drawn 13 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.3 a game, and caught 11 of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many games has Travis Etienne played in 2026?
Travis Etienne has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Travis Etienne's stats last season?
In 2025, Travis Etienne ran for 1,107 yards and 7 touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 292 yards in 17 games. That was 253.9 PPR points (14.9 per game), an RB10 finish.
What are Travis Etienne's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 69 games, Travis Etienne has 3,926 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns, plus 179 catches for 1,389 yards, for 901.5 PPR fantasy points (13.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Travis Etienne have in his career?
Travis Etienne has 32 touchdowns in his NFL career: 25 rushing and 7 receiving, over 69 games.
Travis Etienne Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.3
Carries/g
10.0
Rush yds/g
42.7
Rec/g
3.7
Rec yds/g
17.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Travis Etienne has averaged 10.0 carries, 42.7 rushing yards and 10.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Travis Etienne has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against DET (14.8 points); the lowest was Week 2 against BAL (7.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET16th | L 30-31 | 14.8 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 1 · DET · L 30-31 · 14.8 pts
How the 14.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL13th | W 24-17 | 7.1 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | RB39 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 7.1 pts
How the 7.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV30th | L 27-35 | 9.0 | 13 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | RB32 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week, one RB2 week and one bust. For a running back ranked RB25 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Las Vegas
13 carries, 57 yds. 2/2 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 38% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
8 carries, 25 yds. 2/2 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Detroit
9 carries, 46 yds. 7/9 receiving, 32 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.3)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Travis Etienne Game Log 2023
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.6
Carries/g
15.7
Rush yds/g
59.3
Rec/g
3.4
Rec yds/g
28.0
Across 17 games in 2023, Travis Etienne has averaged 15.7 carries, 59.3 rushing yards and 16.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Travis Etienne has finished as a top-12 RB in 8 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 12. The best week was Week 5 against BUF (36.4 points); the lowest was Week 16 against TB (6.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND6th | W 31-21 | 21.4 | 18 | 77 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 0 | RB6 |
Week 1 · IND · W 31-21 · 21.4 pts
How the 21.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC27th | L 9-17 | 6.2 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 2 · KC · L 9-17 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | HOU16th | L 17-37 | 17.8 | 19 | 88 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 3 · HOU · L 17-37 · 17.8 pts
How the 17.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | ATL26th | W 23-7 | 10.2 | 20 | 55 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 4 · ATL · W 23-7 · 10.2 pts
How the 10.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | BUF20th | W 25-20 | 36.4 | 26 | 136 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 0 | RB1 |
Week 5 · BUF · W 25-20 · 36.4 pts
How the 36.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | IND6th | W 37-20 | 23.3 | 18 | 55 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 | RB2 |
Week 6 · IND · W 37-20 · 23.3 pts
How the 23.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NO24th | W 31-24 | 22.7 | 14 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 0 | RB4 |
Week 7 · NO · W 31-24 · 22.7 pts
How the 22.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | PIT11th | W 20-10 | 25.9 | 24 | 79 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 70 | 1 | RB5 |
Week 8 · PIT · W 20-10 · 25.9 pts
How the 25.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SF23rd | L 3-34 | 6.4 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 10 · SF · L 3-34 · 6.4 pts
How the 6.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | TEN28th | W 34-14 | 8.9 | 14 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | RB25 |
Week 11 · TEN · W 34-14 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | HOU16th | W 24-21 | 12.6 | 20 | 56 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 0 | RB20 |
Week 12 · HOU · W 24-21 · 12.6 pts
How the 12.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | CIN7th | L 31-34 | 17.9 | 11 | 45 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 0 | RB11 |
Week 13 · CIN · L 31-34 · 17.9 pts
How the 17.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | CLE21st | L 27-31 | 17.2 | 14 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 0 | RB14 |
Week 14 · CLE · L 27-31 · 17.2 pts
How the 17.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BAL12th | L 7-23 | 9.9 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 0 | RB25 |
Week 15 · BAL · L 7-23 · 9.9 pts
How the 9.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | TB29th | L 12-30 | 6.1 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | RB46 |
Week 16 · TB · L 12-30 · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | CAR5th | W 26-0 | 25.8 | 16 | 102 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | RB6 |
Week 17 · CAR · W 26-0 · 25.8 pts
How the 25.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | TEN28th | L 20-28 | 13.7 | 16 | 57 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 18 · TEN · L 20-28 · 13.7 pts
How the 13.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
12 RB1 weeks, two RB2 weeks and three busts. For a running back who finished RB7 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB6 · Wk 2 RB38 · Wk 3 RB9 · Wk 4 RB22 · Wk 5 RB1 · Wk 6 RB2 · Wk 7 RB4 · Wk 8 RB5 · Wk 10 RB38 · Wk 11 RB25 · Wk 12 RB20 · Wk 13 RB11 · Wk 14 RB14 · Wk 15 RB25 · Wk 16 RB46 · Wk 17 RB6 · Wk 18 RB16
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week at Tennessee
16 carries, 57 yds. 5/6 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 66% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Carolina
16 carries, 102 yds, 2 TD. 2/2 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
6 carries, 12 yds. 3/3 receiving, 19 yds.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
10 carries, 31 yds. 4/6 receiving, 28 yds.
He played 69% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Cleveland
14 carries, 35 yds, 1 TD. 4/4 receiving, 37 yds.
He played 78% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
11 carries, 45 yds, 1 TD. 4/4 receiving, 34 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Houston
20 carries, 56 yds. 4/6 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Tennessee
14 carries, 52 yds. 3/3 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 66% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
9 carries, 35 yds. 2/4 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Pittsburgh
24 carries, 79 yds. 3/6 receiving, 70 yds, 1 TD.
He played 89% of the snaps and handled 24 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at New Orleans
14 carries, 53 yds, 2 TD. 3/5 receiving, 24 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Indianapolis
18 carries, 55 yds, 2 TD. 3/3 receiving, 28 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
26 carries, 136 yds, 2 TD. 4/5 receiving, 48 yds.
He played 83% of the snaps and handled 26 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Atlanta
20 carries, 55 yds. 3/3 receiving, 17 yds.
He played 85% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Houston
19 carries, 88 yds. 4/5 receiving, 50 yds.
He played 71% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
12 carries, 40 yds. 2/3 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Indianapolis
18 carries, 77 yds, 1 TD. 5/5 receiving, 27 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Travis Etienne Game Log FAQ
How did Travis Etienne do in his last game?
Travis Etienne scored 9.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, an RB32 finish. He ran 13 times for 57 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 13 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Travis Etienne score in his last game?
Travis Etienne scored 9.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Raiders, an RB32 finish for the week. That was 1.3 below his season average of 10.3.
How many rushing yards did Travis Etienne have in his last game?
Travis Etienne ran for 57 yards on 13 carries in Week 3 against the Raiders, and added 13 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Travis Etienne score in his last game?
Travis Etienne did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Raiders; his 9.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Travis Etienne have in his last game?
Travis Etienne had 13 carries for 57 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders, playing 38% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Travis Etienne have in his last game?
Travis Etienne caught 2 of 2 targets for 13 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.
What were Travis Etienne's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Ravens, a 24–17 win, Travis Etienne ran 8 times for 25 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 6 yards. That was 7.1 PPR points, an RB39 finish.
What was Travis Etienne's best game this season?
Travis Etienne's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Lions: 14.8 PPR points, an RB16 finish. He ran 9 times for 46 yards, and caught 7 of 9 targets for 32 yards.
What was Travis Etienne's worst game this season?
Travis Etienne's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Ravens: 7.1 PPR points, an RB39 finish. He ran 8 times for 25 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 6 yards.
How many games has Travis Etienne scored a touchdown in this season?
Travis Etienne has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Travis Etienne's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Etienne's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Travis Etienne Rest-of-Season Outlook
Workhorse RB3 on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, hamstring.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB10 last season at 14.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB25 at 10.3 PPR points per game, against 14.9 over 17 games last season (RB10). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 13th of 95 in rushing volume (15.3 carries per game), 20th of 95 in receiving role (3.1 targets per game) and 33rd of 95 in efficiency (2.10 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his rushing volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Tyler Shough is his quarterback.
He's on injured reserve, hamstring. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchup is the Steelers in Week 7 (10th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Etienne rebounded emphatically in 2025, playing all 17 games with 260 carries for 1,107 yards (4.26 YPC) and seven scores, plus 36 catches for 292 yards and six receiving touchdowns, totaling 217.9 fantasy points and an RB12 finish. That reversed a dismal 2024 (3.72 YPC, 91.2 points, RB35) and leaned on home-run ability: a 71-yard rush, three carries of 40-plus, a 10 percent explosive-run rate and 2.1 yards after contact, with zero fumbles all season. The 13 total touchdowns and 64 red-zone opportunities show restored goal-line and pass-game equity.
The 2026 twist is a move to New Orleans, where the depth chart lists him as RB1 ahead of Alvin Kamara, a backfield that could split work and cap his ceiling. Still just 27 and fresh off a three-down, every-game season, Etienne carries the draft capital and proven volume to anchor a lineup. Treat it cautiously, but he profiles as a back-end RB1 with weekly-starter upside if he holds the lead role.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.10
- Broken tackles
- 10
- Explosive-run rate
- 10.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 64
- Snap share
- 60.1%
- Targets
- 52
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Steelers in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 ATL, 30thWk 5 MIN, 31stWk 6 NYG, 12thWk 7 PIT, 10th
- Heavy rushing volume15.3 carries per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.1 targets per game, 20th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, hamstring.
- Tough matchupsThe Falcons in Week 4 (30th) and the Vikings in Week 5 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Travis Etienne Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Travis Etienne's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Travis Etienne projects as a workhorse RB3 on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (15.3 carries per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (2.10 yards after contact per carry, 33rd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Travis Etienne's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Travis Etienne is the RB25 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB3 territory, a bench stash in 10-team PPR leagues.
Will Travis Etienne get more touches?
Travis Etienne's touches are trending down: 12.5 a game over his last two games against 14.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Travis Etienne's fantasy football upside?
Travis Etienne's upside: his ceiling this season is 14.8 PPR points (Week 1, RB16), his rushing volume (15.3 carries per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Steelers in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Travis Etienne's fantasy value?
Travis Etienne's risks: he is on injured reserve, hamstring, his efficiency (2.10 yards after contact per carry, 33rd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Falcons in Week 4 and the Vikings in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Travis Etienne's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Travis Etienne Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Etienne was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs ATL, Oct 5 | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 3vs LV, Sep 27 | — | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Five logged injuries in five seasons, including two foot injuries. Most of his lost time came from a lisfranc tear in 2021; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
66/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Lisfranc tear · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 2 | 17 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 2 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 19 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Foot / toe injuries in 2021 and 2022
- Shoulder in 2025, played through
- 19 games in 5 seasons, 17 of them in 2021
- 5 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Travis Etienne Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Etienne a game this season.
- 2025
Shoulder Played through
Appeared on the Wednesday practice report as a limited participant with a shoulder issue but was in no jeopardy of missing the upcoming game.
- 2024
Hamstring 2 games
Dealt with a hamstring injury that made him a game-time decision for multiple weeks and caused him to miss at least two games.
- 2023
Ribs Played through
Was listed as questionable with a rib injury but was expected to play through it.
- 2022
Foot Played through
Was listed as questionable for Week 13 with a foot injury.
- 2021
Lisfranc Tear, surgery · Left 17 games
Suffered a significant Lisfranc tear in a preseason game that required surgery and ended his rookie season before it began.
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Travis Etienne Injury FAQ
Is Travis Etienne injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Travis Etienne is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Travis Etienne playing this week?
No. Travis Etienne is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday, October 5. Etienne was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
What injury does Travis Etienne have?
Travis Etienne has a hamstring injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. Etienne was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. He has played every game in 2026.
Why isn't Travis Etienne playing?
Travis Etienne is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Travis Etienne missed any games this season?
No. Travis Etienne has played in every Saints game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Travis Etienne's injury history?
Travis Etienne has 5 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 19 games in all: 17 for a left lisfranc tear in 2021 and 2 for a hamstring injury in 2024.
What was Travis Etienne's most recent injury?
Travis Etienne's most recent logged injury was a shoulder injury in Week 12 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Travis Etienne have any recurring injuries?
Yes: foot injuries in 2021 and 2022 (17 games missed).
What was Travis Etienne's worst injury?
Travis Etienne's longest absence came from a left lisfranc tear in 2021, which cost him 17 games of the 19 he has missed in his career.
Latest Travis Etienne News & Updates
Will miss time with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)
Sidelined with a hamstring injury; expect a dip in backfield production until he returns.
Fantasy take: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 27–35 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Etienne quiet in loss vs. Las Vegas
9.0 fantasy points · RB32 · 1.3 below his 10.3 average
Etienne ran 13 times for 57 yards, with 2 catches for 13 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. He played 38% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Limited by hamstring injury (opens in new tab)
Hampered in practice by a hamstring issue; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 9.0 PPR points, an RB32 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Etienne struggles at Baltimore
7.1 fantasy points · RB39 · 3.2 below his 10.3 average
Etienne ran 8 times for 25 yards, with 2 catches for 6 yards in the 24–17 win at Baltimore. He played 54% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Limited volume in Baltimore (opens in new tab)
Saw reduced touches against the Ravens, limiting his fantasy output.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 7.1 PPR points, an RB39 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Positive. Etienne solid in loss at Detroit
14.8 fantasy points · RB16 · 4.5 above his 10.3 average
Etienne ran 9 times for 46 yards, with 7 catches for 32 yards in the 31–30 loss at Detroit. He played 59% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Could get larger role if Kamara misses time (opens in new tab)
Stands to see increased workload should Kamara be sidelined.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Etienne's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Alvin Kamara: Taking on larger role sans Etienne (opens in new tab)Alvin Kamara, RB. 18 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Alvin Kamara: 'Feeling great' ahead of Week 2 (opens in new tab)Alvin Kamara, RB. 18 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Tyler Shough: Tops 400 yards in OT loss to Detroit (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Alvin Kamara: Inactive for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Alvin Kamara, RB. 18 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Alvin Kamara: Not expected to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)Alvin Kamara, RB. 18 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
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Travis Etienne News FAQ
What is the latest news on Travis Etienne?
The latest Etienne update, from September 28: Will miss time with hamstring injury. Sidelined with a hamstring injury; expect a dip in backfield production until he returns.
How does the latest Travis Etienne news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Travis Etienne's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Etienne: Could get larger role if Kamara misses time (August 19). Stands to see increased workload should Kamara be sidelined.
Travis Etienne Bio
Travis Etienne is a running back for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 3. Born January 26, 1999, in Jennings, LA, he attended Jennings and played college football at Clemson.
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Etienne in round 1, pick 25, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 16, 2019. Since then, Etienne joined the New Orleans Saints in 2026.
In 69 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 3,926 yards and 25 touchdowns and caught 179 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New Orleans Saints Current team2026–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Jacksonville Jaguars2021–2025
Selected in round 1, pick 25, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 53 of 66 games.
College: Clemson
Transactions
- SignedSigned a four-year, $52 million contract with the Saints.
- ContractJaguars exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $12.9 million rookie contract with the Jaguars.
- DraftedSelected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in round 1, pick 25.
- TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Jacksonville Jaguars for CB Jalen Ramsey.
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About Travis Etienne: Bio FAQ
How old is Travis Etienne?
Travis Etienne is 27 years old. He was born on January 26, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Travis Etienne?
Travis Etienne is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays running back for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Travis Etienne weigh?
Travis Etienne weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Travis Etienne wear?
Travis Etienne wears number 3 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays running back.
What position does Travis Etienne play?
Travis Etienne plays running back for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 3. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Travis Etienne play for?
Travis Etienne plays for the New Orleans Saints as a running back. He has been with the Saints since 2026.
Where did Travis Etienne go to college?
Travis Etienne played college football at Clemson, after attending Jennings (LA).
Where is Travis Etienne from?
Travis Etienne went to high school in Louisiana, at Jennings, before playing college football at Clemson.
When is Travis Etienne's birthday?
Travis Etienne's birthday is January 26. He was born on January 26, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Travis Etienne been in the NFL?
2026 is Travis Etienne's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Travis Etienne played for?
Travis Etienne has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Travis Etienne enter the NFL?
Travis Etienne entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.