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Mark Andrews vs Travis EtienneWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Etienne is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.9 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Travis Etienne is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Travis Etienne (13.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Mark Andrews (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27
Mark Andrews
PPG
6.3
Games
17
Rec
48
Rec Yds
422
Rec TDs
5
Targets
70
Bye
Week 13
RBJacksonville Jaguars#13PPG LEADER
Travis Etienne
PPG
13.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,107
Rush TDs
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
292
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Mark Andrews
Travis Etienne

Head to Head

6.3 PPG13.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Travis Etienne: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #13 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Mark Andrews vs Travis Etienne: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) against Travis Etienne (RB, Jacksonville Jaguars) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Travis Etienne posted 13.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Mark Andrews has his bye in Week 13, Travis Etienne in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Travis Etienne at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Mark Andrews is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Travis Etienne (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Travis Etienne outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Travis Etienne scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Travis Etienne: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMark AndrewsTravis Etienne
PPG (Half-PPR)6.313.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)107236
Rushing Yards481,107
Rush Yds/Game2.865.1
Rushing TDs17
Receptions4836
Receiving Yards422292
Targets7052
Total TDs613
Age3027
Experience7 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Travis Etienne holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.9 points per game. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mark Andrews or Travis Etienne in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Etienne has the edge at 13.9 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Travis Etienne average in 2025?

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Travis Etienne's bye weeks in 2026?

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Travis Etienne (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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