The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) will host the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) in Week 6. 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 6?
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 Travis Etienne Jr. in Week 6?
Travis Etienne has been RB21 or better in four of five weeks, earning multiple targets in every game. The usage appears safe now that the Bhasyal Tuten hype train has come to a halt (33 total yards over the past two weeks) and this Jaguars offense looked solid against the Chiefs on Monday night.
If we are picking nits, I have two that I can’t shake.
In the upset win over Kansas City, Trevor Lawrence’s legs were the most dangerous part of their offense, and should they lean more into that moving forward, a role for Etienne with a 16-touch ceiling, not expectation, is certainly a downgrade.
The more pressing concern for me is the boom/bust nature of his game this season.
The volume in the passing game is good to see, but he’s yet to reach 20 receiving yards in a game this season, so there are only so many points to pick up there.
As a runner, he’s hit three home runs, and I’ll grant you that three in five weeks is impressive, but they are tough to project. Without those three runs, he’s just under four yards per carry.
Those minor red flags by themselves aren’t enough to make me sweat, but combine them, and we have an issue.
I’m not suggesting a sell-high, but his profile has my attention as one to monitor moving forward instead of simply assuming that he’s a top 15 RB moving forward.
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 6
Etienne is projected to score 14.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Etienne to rush for 61 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 24 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Jaguars
The forecast for kickoff is 71 degrees Fahrenheit with 15 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
