Who Should I Start? Trevor Etienne or Lan Larison


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
1.6 6.9 0.0 0.4 2.7 0.0

Trevor Etienne News

Trevor Etienne Unproductive in Hall-of-Fame Game

Sunday, August 9, 6:29 PM

In his first game action of the 2026 season, Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne had four carries for 12 yards and one reception for a loss of 1 yard in the 33-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Etienne was unable to show out, while running backs A.J. Dillon (36 yards and a touchdown on four attempts) and undrafted free agent Miles Davis (four carries for 53 yards) did. Whoever the third-stringer is will work behind starters Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks in 2026, so it's hard to fathom Etienne having any fantasy value. Fantasy managers who have him in either redraft or dynasty leagues should consider dropping him for a better option with more upside.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
0.9 5.9 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Lan Larison News

Lan Larison an Early Leader for RB3 Role

Friday, July 31, 1:54 PM

Patriots.com's Evan Lazar reports that New England Patriots second-year running back Lan Larison appears to be an early leader for the third RB job behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. With that said, rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery "have flashed explosiveness and lateral quickness" so far in training camp. Larison might be the early favorite, but it might not be easy for him to hold off both rookies, who "have noticeable burst inside the outside zone schemes." The deciding factor for all three young RBs could come on special teams, and all three have been getting opportunities in the return game in early practices. Larison, who went undrafted last year out of UC Davis, didn't get involved at all on offense in his rookie season in 2025 due to a broken foot that landed him on Injured Reserve last August. At best, Larison is a stash candidate for RB depth in deep dynasty/keeper leagues.


Trevor Etienne vs. Lan Larison

Still trying to decide between Etienne and Larison? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Trevor Etienne is projected to score 1.6 points this week while Lan Larison is projected to score 0.9 points.