Travis Etienne vs Malik Nabers
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Aug 10, 2026
Should you draft Travis Etienne or Malik Nabers?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CAR | 17.1 | RB6 | 16 | 143 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
2 | CIN | 15.9 | RB12 | 14 | 71 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
3 | HOU | 11.6 | RB18 | 16 | 56 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | SF | 19.0 | RB12 | 19 | 124 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
5 | KC | 7.3 | RB30 | 12 | 49 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
6 | SEA | 7.5 | RB22 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
7 | LAR | 6.0 | RB32 | 8 | 44 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
8 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | LV | 14.0 | RB10 | 22 | 84 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
10 | HOU | 14.7 | RB11 | 16 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
11 | LAC | 19.3 | RB6 | 19 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ARI | 19.1 | RB7 | 15 | 86 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 1 |
13 | TEN | 4.6 | RB48 | 12 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
14 | IND | 20.7 | RB4 | 20 | 74 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
15 | NYJ | 30.0 | RB2 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 73 | 3 |
16 | DEN | 14.6 | RB19 | 16 | 50 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
17 | IND | 10.2 | RB21 | 17 | 76 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
18 | TEN | 4.3 | RB49 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MIA | 10.9 | RB28 | 12 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
2 | CLE | 13.3 | RB20 | 13 | 52 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
3 | BUF | 10.5 | RB21 | 11 | 68 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
4 | HOU | 6.5 | RB39 | 11 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
5 | IND | 9.0 | RB29 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 0 |
6 | CHI | -0.1 | RB84 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | PHI | 4.0 | RB46 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
10 | MIN | 4.8 | RB40 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
11 | DET | 4.8 | RB35 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | HOU | 7.3 | RB36 | 13 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
14 | TEN | 9.0 | RB28 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 0 |
15 | NYJ | 10.5 | RB22 | 14 | 65 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
16 | LV | 4.7 | RB45 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
17 | TEN | 8.0 | RB28 | 15 | 49 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
18 | IND | 7.5 | RB34 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WAS | 9.6 | WR28 | 12 | 5 | 71 | 0 |
2 | DAL | 33.2 | WR2 | 13 | 9 | 167 | 2 |
3 | KC | 2.3 | WR88 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
4 | LAC | 3.0 | WR77 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MIN | 9.1 | WR32 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 0 |
2 | WAS | 23.7 | WR3 | 18 | 10 | 127 | 1 |
3 | CLE | 24.2 | WR3 | 12 | 8 | 78 | 2 |
4 | DAL | 17.1 | WR12 | 15 | 12 | 115 | 0 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | PHI | 6.1 | WR43 | 8 | 4 | 41 | 0 |
8 | PIT | 10.6 | WR38 | 13 | 7 | 71 | 0 |
9 | WAS | 10.4 | WR29 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 0 |
10 | CAR | 7.8 | WR30 | 10 | 6 | 50 | 0 |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | TB | 9.4 | WR26 | 9 | 6 | 64 | 0 |
13 | DAL | 11.3 | WR28 | 13 | 8 | 69 | 0 |
14 | NO | 12.4 | WR25 | 10 | 5 | 79 | 0 |
15 | BAL | 19.2 | WR10 | 14 | 10 | 82 | 1 |
16 | ATL | 10.3 | WR32 | 14 | 7 | 68 | 0 |
17 | IND | 32.6 | WR2 | 8 | 7 | 171 | 2 |
18 | PHI | 14.9 | WR15 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 1 |
Latest takes
“With a one-two punch of Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara locked in on top of the depth chart, the Saints have a host of other options competing to round out the roster.”
Logan Ulrich· Aug 10“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.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 7“9 | Diff: +2 With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez to be the lead back for the Jaguars in 2026.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 5
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“In the end, Andy chose Travis Etienne , adding his second RB of the draft.”
Kurt Mullen· Jul 29“Biggest Differences in ADP vs Fantasy Finish RB 2025 ADP 2025 Finish Differential Javonte Williams 41 11 30 Travis Etienne Jr .”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“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?”
Peter Kettering· Jul 24“He lands with New Orleans after a season where he was 11th in snap share, 13th in opportunity share, tenth in weighted opportunities, and fifth in red zone touches. Etienne soaked up 296 touches, producing 1,399 total yards.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 23“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.”
Maggie Thraen· Jul 9“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.”
Jim Moorman· Jul 6“The Saints signed Travis Etienne to headline their backfield, but among 43 running backs with at least 150 touches last season, Etienne was 27th in yards per carry (4.3) and 33rd in percentage of rushes that went for zero or negative yards.”
Josh Shepardson· Jul 1“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.”
Jason Kamlowsky· Jun 14“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.”
Jon Machado· May 16“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.”
Tom Strachan· May 15“Pairing Tyson with Olave and free agent addition Travis Etienne Jr. would form a legitimately strong skill player group for Shough to work with, along with a quietly strong offensive line.”
Jakob Sanderson· Apr 22“Travis Etienne is a free agent in 2026 (signed with the New Orleans Saints). They did draft two RBs in last year's draft, likely knowing they could lose ETN on the open market.”
Andrew Erickson· Mar 22
“There is plenty of uncertainty around Nabers and whether or not he will be his usual explosive self to start the season, but getting a WR of this caliber in the third round is the type of pick that can really make a difference down the stretch of the season if he is back to 100%.”
Kurt Mullen· Aug 7“I’m going to piggyback on my running back health statement above and avoid Malik Nabers at receiver.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 7“Only SEC WR besides Malik Nabers with 30+ missed tackles forced on receptions in a season over the past 5 years”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6
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“This should lock him into the second option behind Malik Nabers”
Ellis Johnson· Aug 6“Add in the fact that Malik Nabers is recovering from a significant knee injury, and you can see why Dart is a pass.”
Frank Ammirante· Jul 27“Malik Nabers (WR – NYG): Down 4 spots to No. 44 A slow, steady bleed that’s now the longest-running faller trend over the last few weeks. Nabers has slipped roughly 14 spots since we first flagged him in late June for missing mandatory minicamp during a lengthy ACL and meniscus rehab.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 24“Malik Nabers, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson all have similar LTV scores in the same range as Love’s.”
Jonathan Lange· Jul 21“This dip will only increase when Malik Nabers heads to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp. Latest reports suggest it could be Week 5 or 6 before Nabers is back to full health.”
Tom Strachan· Jul 20“Nabers could miss the start of the year and might not be 100% until 2027, making him a massive risk to draft as a top-12 wide receiver.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 20“The Giants know what they have in a healthy Nabers, and they know what they have in his absence. If available, he'll be a main focus and favorite target for second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart, and if he's not, then he won't.”
Ely Allen· Jul 13“Malik Nabers and Tucker Kraft finish outside WR50 and TE20, respectively. Nabers is still way too expensive at WR 17, but he's coming off reconstructive knee surgery, and even Nabers admitted to ESPN's Adam Schefter that week one sounds "a little ambitious."”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 2“Is Malik Nabers worth your entire FAAB budget in a chopped league? Unfortunately, Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending injury just four days after this post.”
Colt Williams· Jul 1“Malik Nabers is targeting a Week 1 return after undergoing a cleanup procedure on the knee he previously had surgery on for a torn ACL and a full meniscus repair.”
Josh Shepardson· Jul 1“After an electric rookie season, Nabers' sophomore season was cut short with a severe ACL tear. Although Nabers should be close to fully back, he has had some setbacks and a cleanup procedure this offseason.”
Ellis Johnson· Jun 29“The Giants don't project to pass a lot this season under Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. The Giants also added several pieces around Nabers, including tight end Isaiah Likely to one of the biggest contracts in history for a tight end, along with veteran receivers Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin.”
Michael Moore· Jun 24