When Is Travis Etienne Jr. Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9

Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was officially ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Packers.

Etienne was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, as the team worked to evaluate his readiness. However, after monitoring his progress, the coaching staff deemed him unlikely to play, and he was ultimately ruled out ahead of game time.

For Week 9, fantasy managers should expect to see Etienne as a limited participant throughout practice this week and will most likely be a game time decision.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is a long-shot to play vs. Packers, per @RapSheet https://t.co/wjrY3XWaNH pic.twitter.com/lXFZRfQ0Wt

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 27, 2024

When Travis Etienne Jr. returns from his hamstring injury, he’s likely to enter a timeshare in the Jaguars’ backfield with Tank Bigsby, who has excelled in Etienne’s absence.

Bigsby has shown impressive efficiency and playmaking ability this season, solidifying his role as a key part of the offense. Meanwhile, Etienne has struggled to find consistency, and his fantasy value has taken a hit as a result.

Etienne still has upside in PPR formats due to his pass-catching skills, but if he isn't able to start getting things going on the ground, his starting job will be in jeopardy.

managers should temper their expectations and view him as a low-end RB2 for the rest of the season.

Tank Bigsby put on a SHOW last week in London as the starter Vs NE with Travis Etienne out!

🔹 26 Carries
🔹 118 Yards
🔹 2 TDs

If you roster him, you’re FIRING HIM UP this week if Etienne is OUT again 📈🔥pic.twitter.com/FtvdrtXqSK https://t.co/LvvxlWL7iI

— Matt FF Dynasty 🏈 (@MattFFDynasty) October 26, 2024