The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) in Week 9. 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 Playing in Week 9?
Etienne is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 9?
Etienne was one of five Jaguars to log a carry in the first half of their Week 7 blowout loss against the Rams, and that distribution of work, along with the game script, resulted in a third straight game with 12 or fewer carries for their lead back.
That’s a tough sell.
He’s seen 12 targets across those three games, and that’s a start, but they’ve yielded just 12.8 PPR points. It’s clear that this team is taking on water, and that could mean an exploration into Brayshul Tuten (4-6 touches in five straight games) sooner than later.
Even if he retains the lead role, if we are topping out at 15 touches in a below-average offensive environment, it’s difficult to get excited.
As long as he holds the lead role, he’s going to be on the flex radar, if for no other reason than we saw him have success in September. That said, for me to feel good about him retaining this role, he needs to take advantage of this plus-matchup off the bye.
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 9
Etienne is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
