RB · New Orleans Saints · #3
Injured Reserve
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Minnesota Vikings
DFS salary
$4,000
Projection
7.0
2026 season (4 games): 160 rush yds · 12 rec · 57 rec yds
| 2026 · NO | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NO | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · JAX | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Travis Etienne Jr. has signed a four-year, $48 million extension with New Orleans, cementing his role as the Saints' lead back. That deal pushes Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson down the depth chart, though both remain notable Week 5 waiver-wire options for fantasy managers seeking backfield help.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Travis Etienne Jr. has returned from a hamstring injury but has yet to see a full offensive workload through the early weeks back. His snap count remains limited as the Saints manage his recovery, making his fantasy outlook uncertain until he's fully integrated into the game plan.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
With Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined, Alvin Kamara became the clear workhorse in New Orleans' backfield during Week 4, handling a heavier share of the load. Elsewhere, Juwan Johnson saw his role among tight ends expand, giving him added fantasy relevance as the Saints adjusted their offensive distribution.
Source:PFFOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Week 5 waiver wire rankings highlighted several streaming options across positions. At tight end, Hockenson, Gesicki, Sadiq, Strange and Higbee were among the recommended adds for teams facing bye weeks. At running back, injuries to Achane, Hall and Etienne pushed Gordon II, Wilson, Mitchell, Miller and Bigsby onto radars, while Coleman and Cooper were flagged as pickups too.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Fantasy analysts are flagging Alec Pierce, Justin Herbert, MarShawn Lloyd, Travis Etienne Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. as potential Week 4 bench candidates. The grouping reflects matchup or performance concerns heading into the week, giving managers reason to seek alternatives at their respective positions before setting lineups.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
With Travis Etienne Jr. signed to a four-year, $48 million deal by New Orleans, fantasy managers are weighing waiver pickups between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson for Week 5.
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. saw limited offensive work in his first games back from a hamstring injury, according to a Week 5 fantasy injury update.
PFF's Week 4 fantasy recap notes Alvin Kamara took over New Orleans' backfield with Travis Etienne Jr. out, while Juwan Johnson saw increased usage among tight ends.
RotoBaller highlights Week 5 waiver wire running back targets, including Ollie Gordon II, Emanuel Wilson, Keaton Mitchell and Kendre Miller, with several rosters hurt by injuries to Achane, Hall and Etienne.
RotoBaller's Week 4 fantasy football cut list includes Kyle Pitts, MarShawn Lloyd, Marvin Harrison Jr., Justin Herbert, Travis Etienne Jr. and Alec Pierce among players to consider benching.
Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, significantly altering New Orleans' backfield outlook.
The Vikings signed two running backs formerly with the Saints ahead of their Week 5 game, as New Orleans deals with backfield injuries including Travis Etienne Jr.
Week 3 fantasy football advice suggests holding onto Justin Herbert, trading Travis Etienne Jr., and considering dropping rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. after mixed early performances.
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RotoBaller offers Week 3 fantasy start/sit advice covering players like DeVaughn Vele, Chuba Hubbard, Jameson Williams, Travis Etienne Jr. and Jaylen Waddle.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly already regretting signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, after his production through two games fell well short of expectations.