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Travis Etienne or Ty ChandlerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Travis Etienne over Ty Chandler in 2026.

Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG in 2025 to Ty Chandler's 5.9, a 8.0 point per game edge. Etienne also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 14, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

The gap here is significant. Travis Etienne outscored Ty Chandler by 8.0 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Travis Etienne is the clear pick. Ty Chandler profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#13PPG LEADER

Travis Etienne

PPG

13.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,107

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Bye

Week 7

RBMinnesota Vikings

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Travis Etienne

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

13.9 PPG5.9 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Travis Etienne: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #13 at the position). Ty Chandler: Unranked RB. Among the top 50 running backs this season, Travis Etienne is producing at 63% of elite pace and Ty Chandler at 27%. That per-game gap means Travis Etienne carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Travis Etienne vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

Travis Etienne and Ty Chandler are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back averaged 13.9 PPG in 2025, a full 8.0 points per game ahead of Ty Chandler's 5.9 with the Minnesota Vikings. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 8.0 points favors Travis Etienne, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Travis Etienne ran for 1107 yards and 7 touchdowns; Ty Chandler posted 265 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Travis Etienne has his bye in Week 7, and Ty Chandler rests in Week 6. 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

Travis Etienne is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ty Chandler is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Travis Etienne (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Travis Etienne outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Etienne played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler's 14. 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

Travis Etienne vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Travis Etienne	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.9	5.9
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	83
Rushing Yards	1,107	265
Rush Yds/Game	65.1	18.9
Rushing TDs	7	2
Receptions	36	18
Receiving Yards	292	135
Targets	52	0
Total TDs	13	3
Age	27	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

13.9 PPG for Travis Etienne versus 5.9 for Ty Chandler in 2025. The baseline favors Travis Etienne, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Travis Etienne or Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Etienne has the edge at 13.9 PPG compared to Ty Chandler's 5.9 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.

Should I draft Travis Etienne or Ty Chandler in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Travis Etienne is the earlier pick. He averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Ty Chandler's 5.9, a 8.0 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Travis Etienne and Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

When are Travis Etienne and Ty Chandler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Travis Etienne (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Ty Chandler (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Travis Etienne or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Travis Etienne outscored Ty Chandler by 8.0 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.