The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Travis Etienne has scored six times in December as he and the Jaguars are hitting their stride at the perfect time.
He’s been productive of late, but it’s really more thanks to Trevor Lawrence than anything.
Over the past month, he has had 60 carries for 184 yards. That’s barely three yards per pop, and if you remove two outlier runs, it’s 58 carries for 132 yards.
That’s ugly. The versatility it takes to do what he has done in the passing game over the past two weeks is obviously an enticing skill (seven catches on nine targets for 89 yards and four touchdowns), but it does feel like he’s living a bit of a charmed life.
The hope here is that he can get on track against a Colts defense that is on short rest after having played on Monday. That said, they are an above-average unit against the run in most metrics, and that’s enough for me to not rank him as an RB1.
We can get caught up in the minutiae of the projection if you’d like, but he’s a starter in all formats: whether you want to label him as a low-end RB1 or a strong RB2.
Even if you’re eliminated, I’d suggest forming an opinion on the former first-round pick, as he’s a UFA this season and could land in a strong offense, given what he has shown this season.
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 17
Etienne is projected to score 16.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Etienne to rush for 73 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 28 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 17 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
