Travis Etienne vs Chris Olave

“-Andrew Erickson Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX) With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez Jr.”

“( JAC) : ADP 140.2 | RB 43 Despite losing Travis Etienne Jr.”

“Travis Etienne Jr. is gone, and the lead role on one of the league’s most potent offenses is open.”

“He signed a massive deal with the Saints this offseason after rushing 260 times for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns last season, while also catching 36 passes for 292 yards and six more scores. Etienne will get plenty of action in the passing game and will be the team’s undisputed No. 1 RB.”

“I was excited about Travis Etienne when he signed with the Saints this offseason, but over time, I’ve become less enthused. First, New Orleans worked out a deal to keep beloved franchise star Alvin Kamara, which makes Etienne less attractive this coming season.”

“In the end, Andy chose Travis Etienne , adding his second RB of the draft.”

“While the additions of Travis Etienne and rookie Jordyn Tyson are cause to question Olave’s target share, what about his previous injuries? How do five documented concussions shape the future outlook for Olave?”

“Etienne Jr.'s momentum skyrocketed with the rest of the Jaguars team after the Week 8 bye. He averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game and scored more than six receiving touchdowns on fewer than 40 receptions. Etienne Jr. will bring life back to this running game and could be the perfect complement if Shough can continue his hot streak.”

“Travis Etienne Jr. bounced back in a big way last season, amassing 1,100 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns for the Jaguars. He's headed into arguably an even better situation in New Orleans, at least in terms of backfield competition. Etienne posted an RB10 overall finish in 2025 with a 65.1% snap share. If that climbs up closer to the 75% range in New Orleans (which feels realistic given the depth chart), I don't see why he can't hit 1,500 rushing yards.”

“Etienne is too good a talent for the Saints to put him in a legitimate time share of any kind. Kellen Moore's offense has been capable of producing big fantasy numbers for running backs as well.”

“The team spent the offseason aggressively adding offensive help around Shough. Travis Etienne, Jordyn Tyson, and Oscar Delp were all brought in to strengthen the supporting cast.”

“The Bucs in Week 15 didn't give up a lot in the way of EPA per rush, but they struggled against pass-catching running backs, and Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara are both good options there.”

“The hope was that he would provide a stable complementary piece opposite Chris Olave in the passing game — who knows if that will ever come to fruition.”

“Chris Olave (WR – NO) The direct beneficiary of Jordyn Tyson’s injury. With Tyson’s availability in serious doubt, Olave becomes the unquestioned focal point of the New Orleans passing game, and the market is responding.”

“With Jordyn Tyson out, it’s going to be all Chris Olave for this Saints offense. I expect a target share of 30% or higher.”

“Chris Olave is my answer because the market is still pricing him as a back-end WR1 while I see a legitimate path to a top-five season.”

“However, fantasy players shouldn’t be shocked if Harrison is this year’s Chris Olave , a mid-round pick who finishes as a top-12 wide receiver. Arizona improvised its coaching staff by hiring an offense-minded head coach this offseason, like the New Orleans Saints did last year.”

“Chris Olave finally delivered the WR1 fantasy season managers had been waiting for, finishing as a top-10 WR after commanding elite volume in Kellen Moore’s fast-paced offense.”

“Round 6: Tyler Shough (QB – NO) With Chris Olave on my squad, getting the stack is a nice bonus.”

“Round 4: Chris Olave (WR – NO) With Tyler Shough as his quarterback and Rashid Shaheed not on the field, Olave had a near 30% target share.”

“Before the trade, Shaheed ranked top-15 in WR targets and consistently produced alongside Chris Olave in the Saints offense.”

“With McDaniel’s WR1 averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game over the last three seasons, McConkey has legitimate overall WR1 upside at his current cost.” – Ryan Linkletter ( Blitz Sports Media ) “ Ladd McConkey – Last year, we saw Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave thrive under new offensive leadership in Klint Kubiak and Kellen Moore, respectively.”

“Olave just signed a massive contract extension, which one analyst points to as the exact reason to sell rather than a reason for confidence. His talent isn’t in question, but he carries an extensive concussion history and dealt with blood clots last year, both serious long-term red flags.”

“Chris Olave is the #1 option at wide receiver on a team that relies heavily on his ability to stack receptions and yards. Olave hauled in 100 receptions last season, for over 1,160 yards, and nine touchdowns. The wide receiver for the Saints looks to be in a fantastic spot to repeat the production of the previous season or possibly even improve.”