Josh Jacobs vs Travis Etienne: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Josh Jacobs finished the 2025 season at 14.6 PPG over 15 games with the Green Bay Packers, while Travis Etienne clocked in at 13.9 across 17 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 0.7-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 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.
One scheduling note: Josh Jacobs is off Week 10 and Travis Etienne Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
