Who Should I Start? Travis Etienne Jr. or Bijan Robinson
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.6 | 66.4 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 24.8 | 0.1 |
Travis Etienne Jr. News
Thursday, August 27, 12:09 PM
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. is entering his first season with the team after signing a four-year, $48 million contract in free agency. The 27-year-old is coming off a stellar season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, as he recorded 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns on 296 touches across 17 games. While Etienne Jr.'s contract status suggests he will be the lead back in New Orleans, it appeared heading into training camp as though he might be splitting work with long-time Saints back Alvin Kamara (knee). However, Kamara suffered a sprained MCL during a joint practice session with the Los Angeles Rams and may now miss the beginning of the regular season. With Kamara sidelined, Etienne Jr. has a chance to establish a true three-down role early in the year. Entering 2026, Etienne Jr. profiles as a high-end RB2 option for fantasy managers.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 | 85.3 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 34.3 | 0.2 |
Bijan Robinson News
Wednesday, August 26, 5:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said on Wednesday that the new run scheme is similar to what he ran in college at Texas. Robinson said, "Obviously, he's had these legendary run schemes, and it's pretty cool just talking to him and seeing how it's all going to develop. But this is what I did in college. I love the plan that he has." At Texas, Robinson totaled 3,410 yards and 33 touchdowns in 31 games, helping him be drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Over the last two seasons, Robinson has totaled over 2,900 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. With Tyler Allgeier now in Arizona, Robinson could potentially lead the league in rushing this season. The star running back should remain one of the top three picks in fantasy drafts this season.
Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Bijan Robinson
Still trying to decide between Etienne Jr. and Robinson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Travis Etienne Jr. is projected to score 15.6 points this week while Bijan Robinson is projected to score 21.1 points.
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