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Travis Etienne was a rather divisive running back last offseason. The rhetoric coming out of Jacksonville made it seem that the coaching staff wanted to take work off of his plate and have a committee in the backfield. Things played out in the complete opposite direction. Etienne garnered 325 touches, third most among running backs. His 73 percent snap share also ranked third.
The Jaguars clearly like Etienne as a talent and did not make a significant addition to their stable of running backs, making it reasonable to expect that Etienne will see high-end usage once again in 2024. He could very easily be one of the league leaders in touches.
Etienne's fantasy output could also improve with increased efficiency. The Jaguars' offensive line sustained several injuries last season, leading to the line being shuffled around multiple times. Poor blocking led to an abysmal 3.8 yards per carry for Etienne. This was a significant step back from the 5.1 YPC he posted in 2022. Increased efficiency along with a big workload could allow Etienne to finish as a top-five RB this season.
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 Travis Etienne week to week with hamstring injury
Tank Bigsby in the lead back role
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Oct 14, 9:07 am
|  | Jaguars HC Doug Pederson told reporters today that RB Travis Etienne Jr. is now considered week to week due to his hamstring injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Etienne has yet to get on track this season, dealing with a shoulder injury while splitting time with Tank Bigsby. Etienne will now miss the next few weeks which will give Bigsby a chance at the lead back role. D'Ernest Johnson moves up to the No.2 spot. Upcoming schedule for the Jaguars include the Patriots, Packers, Eagles and Vikings.
| Travis Etienne playing through pain
Recurring shoulder issue
By: Doug Orth | Mon Oct 7, 7:00 pm
| | Travis Etienne got popped in the shoulder again and that’s why he was held out at the end of the game. Pederson says he’ll be okay. (Jordan de Lugo on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Etienne's volume has dipped over the last two games, which has contributed somewhat to Tank Bigsby's resurgence. It would seem as though Jacksonville wants the two backs to split the workload as much as possible and it may be moving in that direction. Etienne will remain the clear starter for the Jags, but it is clear that Bigsby has earned himself a role. As such, Etienne needs to be treated as a RB2 in fantasy until further notice.
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