Outlook Travis Etienne
Saints Lead Back Set to Deliver Premium RB2 Value with High-Volume Workload
Travis Etienne enters the 2026 season as the lead back for New Orleans, anchoring a backfield that also features veteran Alvin Kamara and rookie Devin Neal. Following a productive campaign where he averaged 4.3 yards per carry, our models forecast a workload of 232 rushing attempts and 1,025 rushing yards.
His draft value has steadily risen over the summer, with his ADP climbing from 36 to 34. In full PPR formats, our projections of 41 receptions and 317 receiving yards highlight him as an excellent value pick. Fantasy managers are buying into his high floor, shown by his 93% start rate.
We project him to finish with 223.5 fantasy points, cementing his status as an incredibly reliable RB2 with RB1 upside. While the Saints' backfield has depth with Kendre Miller, Etienne remains the clear focal point of this rushing offense and a stellar target at his current draft price.
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Outlook Javonte Williams
Ready to Build on Career-Best Cowboys Debut as a High-End Fantasy Anchor
Williams enters the season as the undisputed lead back for Dallas, sitting atop a depth chart that features Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue in reserve roles. In his Cowboys debut last year, Williams compiled a career-high 1,133 rushing yards on 272 carries, proving his pre-injury explosiveness is fully back.
Having recently secured a lucrative new contract, the motivated veteran is aiming for his first Pro Bowl selection. Our models back this optimism, forecasting 242 carries for 1,133 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, along with 34 receptions. This heavy projected workload cements him as a trusted weekly starter.
His ADP has held incredibly stable around 33.00 over the past month. In 1.0 PPR formats, our projections show he is a fantastic value steal in the late-third round, offering high-volume safety without the premium draft cost typically associated with a starting workhorse.
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