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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Travis Etienne vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Etienne is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.9 PPG to Tyler Warren's 8.9 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. Tyler Warren (8.9 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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RBJacksonville Jaguars#13PPG LEADER

Travis Etienne

PPG

13.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,107

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Bye

Week 7

TEIndianapolis Colts#12

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Travis Etienne

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

13.9 PPG8.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Travis Etienne: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #13 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Travis Etienne vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Travis Etienne (RB, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Tyler Warren (TE, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 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.

Travis Etienne has his bye in Week 7, Tyler Warren in Week 13. 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. Tyler Warren is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Travis Etienne (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Travis Etienne outscored Tyler Warren by a projected 85 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.
•Tyler Warren caught 76 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 Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Travis Etienne	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.9	8.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	151
Rushing Yards	1,107	8
Rush Yds/Game	65.1	0.5
Rushing TDs	7	1
Receptions	36	76
Receiving Yards	292	817
Targets	52	112
Total TDs	13	5
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Travis Etienne holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.9 points per game. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 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 Travis Etienne or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Etienne has the edge at 13.9 PPG compared to Tyler Warren's 8.9 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.

How many fantasy points did Travis Etienne and Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Travis Etienne and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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