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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Travis EtienneWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Etienne is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.9 PPG to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Travis Etienne is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Travis Etienne and D'Andre Swift are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBChicago Bears#16

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

RBJacksonville Jaguars#13PPG LEADER

Travis Etienne

PPG

13.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,107

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Travis Etienne

Head to Head

13.2 PPG13.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Travis Etienne: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Travis Etienne at 63%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

D'Andre Swift vs Travis Etienne: The Full Breakdown

The gap between D'Andre Swift and Travis Etienne is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.7 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 16 games, and Travis Etienne posted 13.9 with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 17.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Travis Etienne posted 1107 and 7. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, and Travis Etienne rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Travis Etienne (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Travis Etienne outscored D'Andre Swift by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Etienne played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Travis Etienne contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Travis Etienne scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Travis Etienne caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Travis Etienne: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Travis Etienne
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	13.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	236
Rushing Yards	1,087	1,107
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	65.1
Rushing TDs	9	7
Receptions	34	36
Receiving Yards	299	292
Targets	48	52
Total TDs	10	13
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Travis Etienne at 13.9 PPG, 0.7 points per game above D'Andre Swift's 13.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Travis Etienne in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Etienne has the edge at 13.9 PPG compared to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did D'Andre Swift and Travis Etienne average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Travis Etienne's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Travis Etienne (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Travis Etienne a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Travis Etienne outscored D'Andre Swift by 0.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.