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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Travis Etienne
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about Travis Etienne.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Travis Etienne
NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Speaker expected Etienne to leave the Jaguars after last season, which would have opened the door for Basial Tootin to be the starter; however, Etienne remains with the team, creating a crowded backfield situation with Tootin and Chris Rodriguez.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Bill Simmons expresses concern that Etienne's role will be diminished by Alvin Kamara's arrival; Kamara will likely handle third-down passing work and goal-line touches that were central to Etienne's fantasy value. Etienne had six receiving touchdowns last year, and if those evaporate due to Kamara's presence, it will significantly hurt his fantasy outlook. Simmons notes that taking Etienne in round four could result in him grinding out 85 yards with few catches, making him a risky pick despite his talent.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Travis Etienne, formerly with Jacksonville, is now with the Saints and is grouped in a tier of lead backs with multiple questions about them; speaker notes the tier is starting to get icky and there's a clean top 12 at running back before concerns mount.PositiveRoleJul 6, 2026
Travis Etienne signed a $12 million per year deal with the New Orleans Saints and is part of a Saints offensive rebuild designed to improve the team's ability to run and pass. Etienne's 'abilities running back will make it easier to pass' in an offense that also added offensive lineman David Edwards and drafted receiver Jordan Tyson. The source believes 'the Saints are going to win this division' and that the team is 'going to be pretty good,' positioning Etienne as a key piece in the Saints' offensive scheme under head coach Kellen Moore.