Outlook Travis Etienne
Travis Etienne Sidelined on Injured Reserve Ahead of Pittsburgh Matchup
Travis Etienne remains out for this week's contest against Pittsburgh as he continues his stint on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Sidelined since late September, he was placed on IR earlier this month to miss at least four games, keeping him out until at least Week 9 following the team's upcoming bye. In his absence, Alvin Kamara headlines the backfield.
Before the injury, Etienne recorded 30 rush attempts and caught 11 passes across three games. With our weekly projection sitting at 0 points, managers in the 91% of leagues rostering him must bench or stash him in an IR slot. Check back often for the latest news on his recovery timeline.
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Outlook Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer vs. Rams — Streamer Upside in High-Scoring Matchup
Mayer is coming off a season-best performance where he set a career high with 95 receiving yards on seven receptions. Operating alongside Brock Bowers in Las Vegas's tight end-heavy offense, Mayer has commanded 19 targets over his past three outings, proving he possesses a meaningful role in the passing attack with Kirk Cousins under center.
Our weekly projection sits at 6.8 fantasy points on roughly three catches for 27 yards. With an appealing 48.5 projected game total at home against the Rams, Mayer represents an intriguing streaming option for managers needing tight end help, though his volatile week-to-week target floor makes him a riskier start in shallower formats.
