The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) will host the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) in Week 7. 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 7?
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 7?
Travis Etienne holds the lead back duties for one of the more surprising teams of the season, but it’s hard to feel great about plugging him in with anything more than low-end RB2 expectations.
The past two matchups have been tough (Chiefs and Seahawks), I’ll grant you that, but 31 touches for 113 yards, no touchdowns, and no 10-yard gains?
The Rams are the seventh-best YPC run defense against running backs this season and, given that Jacksonville at least flirted with the idea of a committee approach early last week by handing the ball to a different RB on each of their first three attempts, the ceiling doesn’t feel nearly as high as it did just a few weeks ago.
A 15-18 touch role is hard to find and, for now, that much appears to be safe for Etienne, thus keeping him in lineups. That said, this is lining up to be more of a “you got what you paid for” type of season than the season-altering type.
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 7
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 7 Weather Impact: Rams at Jaguars
The forecast for kickoff is 54 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
