The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Travis Etienne Jr..
Is Travis Etienne Jr. Playing in Week 12?
Etienne is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Etienne in Week 12?
Everything was clicking for the Jags’ run game last weekend against the Chargers as part of a 35-6 run.
It was great to see, but it’s unlikely we see a game script play out like that again. I’m not going to say that last week lowered Travis Etienne in my rest of season ranks, but it was trending in that direction until Bhyashul Tuten got dinged up.
Jacksonville got both of its running backs involved early last week, and it wouldn’t surprise me if this franchise wanted to get more looks at the rookie down the stretch of this season.
That said, with him nursing the ankle injury, you can feel good about Etienne as an RB2. He has 18+ touches in all three games this month, and while he hasn’t been efficient as a pass catcher, 33 targets is enough usage for us to feel good about him in any script.
Since Week 5, the Cardinals have been the sixth-worst red zone defense in the league, giving him one more path to reaching double figures in PPR points, and are worthy of a spot in your starting lineup.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Etienne’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Etienne is projected to score 14.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Etienne to rush for 64 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding three receptions for 25 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
