Who Should I Start? Travis Etienne Jr. or Javonte Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | 72.2 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 13.8 | 0.1 |
Javonte Williams News
Sunday, August 30, 12:40 PM
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams appears poised to remain in the workhorse role following the team's latest batch of cuts. Dallas cut running backs Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, and Israel Abanikanda on Sunday, leaving the Cowboys with a backfield of just Williams and Malik Davis. We saw Dallas carry just two running backs into game day quite often last year, and it looks like they're sticking with that same strategy this year. We could see Blue or Mafah return to the practice squad, but at the very least, the Cowboys are making it clear that they only felt compelled to keep Williams and Davis. That's great news for Williams' fantasy managers, as it points to him being used as the workhorse back once again this year. If the Cowboys wanted to spread the workload around, they would've likely kept three running backs. Williams' exact workload will depend on game script, but we wouldn't be surprised to see him consistently get at least 18 to 20 touches per game. Last year, he averaged 18.9 touches per game with 1,138 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns by season's end. He remains a mid-to-low RB1 for fantasy purposes in 2026.
Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Javonte Williams
Still trying to decide between Etienne Jr. and Williams? 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 Javonte Williams is projected to score 15.1 points.
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