Travis Etienne vs Jaylen Warren
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Travis Etienne this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (11.1 vs 9.2).
Travis Etienne faces NYG, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaylen Warren faces TB, the 18th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Travis Etienne, and it isn't close: 24.2 points of value over replacement separate them (45.7 vs 21.5).
The draft market agrees: Travis Etienne goes first at ADP 36.3 vs 63.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Health note: Travis Etienne carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Travis EtienneNOR | Jaylen WarrenPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYG | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.1 | 9.2 | Etienne +1.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 182.3 | 158.1 | Etienne +24.2 pts |
| Points per game | 10.7 | 9.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 45.7 | 21.5 | Etienne +24.2 |
| Overall rank | #39 | #51 | Etienne by 12 |
| Position rank | RB20 | RB23 | |
| Market ADP | 36.3 | 63.1 | Warren +26.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Travis Etienne or Jaylen Warren in Week 6?
Start Travis Etienne this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (11.1 vs 9.2).
Should I draft Travis Etienne or Jaylen Warren in 2026 fantasy football?
Travis Etienne. He projects 182.3 fantasy points with 45.7 value over replacement, vs 158.1 points and 21.5 for Jaylen Warren (RB, PPR).