Bucky IrvingorTravis Etienne?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Travis Etienne
This one is close: Travis Etienne projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Bucky Irving, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Travis Etienne, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | Bucky IrvingRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Travis EtienneRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| PPR projection | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Standard projection | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| Rank this week | RB19 | RB18 |
| Matchup | vs MIN | vs LV |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 13.9 | 8.7 |
| Last season per game | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 78% | 54% |
| Trade value | 29 | 21 |