Travis Etienne
NO vs. LVFloor6.8
Median11.8
Ceiling18.6
Recent PPG: 8.7
Recent volume: 14.0
Snap share: 56%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Travis Etienne or Jacory Croskey-Merritt: who should I start?
Start Travis Etienne over Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 11.8 to 8.2.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS vs. SEAFloor3.2
Median8.2
Ceiling9.4
Recent PPG: 8.7
Recent volume: 15.0
Snap share: 43%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Travis Etienne
2.6-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Travis Etienne
NO vs. LV- Floor
- 5.4
- Projection
- 10.4
- Ceiling
- 17.4
Other option
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS vs. SEA- Floor
- 3.1
- Projection
- 7.8
- Ceiling
- 9.2
Half PPR
Start Travis Etienne
3.6-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Travis Etienne
NO vs. LV- Floor
- 6.8
- Projection
- 11.8
- Ceiling
- 18.6
Other option
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS vs. SEA- Floor
- 3.2
- Projection
- 8.2
- Ceiling
- 9.4
PPR
Start Travis Etienne
4.5-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Travis Etienne
NO vs. LV- Floor
- 8.2
- Projection
- 13.2
- Ceiling
- 19.0
Other option
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS vs. SEA- Floor
- 3.2
- Projection
- 8.7
- Ceiling
- 9.7
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
Their early-season scoring and opportunity are close enough for matchup and usage to decide the lean.
Travis Etienne: recent role lowers the estimate, and the matchup is neutral. Jacory Croskey-Merritt: recent role raises the estimate, and the matchup is tougher.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.