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Samaje Perine or Travis EtienneWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Travis Etienne is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Samaje Perine is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Travis Etienne is a Jacksonville Jaguars running back who averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBKansas City Chiefs
Samaje Perine
PPG
6.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
285
Rush TDs
2
Rec
24
Rec Yds
182
Bye
Week 6
RBJacksonville Jaguars#13 RB
Travis Etienne
PPG
13.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,107
Rush TDs
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
292
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Samaje Perine vs Travis Etienne: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSamaje PerineTravis Etienne
PPG (Half-PPR)6.513.9
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)98236
Rushing Yards2851,107
Rush Yds/Game19.065.1
Rushing TDs27
Receptions2436
Receiving Yards182292
Targets052
Total TDs313
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Samaje Perine or Travis Etienne in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Samaje Perine and Travis Etienne is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Travis Etienne averaged 13.9.

Should I draft Samaje Perine or Travis Etienne in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Samaje Perine and Travis Etienne average in 2025?▾

Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Samaje Perine and Travis Etienne's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Travis Etienne (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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