Travis Etienne vs Emmett Johnson
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Emmett Johnson by 0.7 projected points (8.1 vs 7.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Emmett Johnson faces ATL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Travis Etienne faces CAR, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Travis Etienne ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 10, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Travis Etienne by 3.3 points of value over replacement (-20.4 vs -23.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Travis Etienne goes first at ADP 36.3 vs 142.3 for Emmett Johnson.
| Travis EtienneNOR | Emmett JohnsonKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | CAR | ATL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 7.4 | 8.1 | Johnson +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #3 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 126.3 | 123.0 | Etienne +3.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -20.4 | -23.7 | Etienne +3.3 |
| Overall rank | #93 | #98 | Etienne by 5 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB35 | |
| Market ADP | 36.3 | 142.3 | Johnson +106.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Should I start Travis Etienne or Emmett Johnson in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Emmett Johnson by 0.7 projected points (8.1 vs 7.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Travis Etienne or Emmett Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Travis Etienne. He projects 126.3 fantasy points with -20.4 value over replacement, vs 123.0 points and -23.7 for Emmett Johnson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.