Travis Etienne Takes a Step Forward in Week 2

By Kevin English | Updated on Sun, Sep 14 2025 10:14 PM UTC

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne rushed 14 times for 71 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He added 2 catches, 18 yards, and 1 score through the air.

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In game No. 1 without Tank Bigsby, Etienne operated as the clear lead back. The Clemson product played 66% of the snaps and handled 14 of 25 team RB carries. Meanwhile, rookie RB Bhashul Tuten played 26% of the snaps and gained 42 yards on 8 attempts. He scored on 1 of his 2 targets.

Etienne scored on a designed screen from 11 yards out in the 3rd quarter. That marked just his second career receiving TD.

Overall, Etienne looked smooth exploiting a Cincinnati rush defense that profiles as one of the worst in the league this season.

He'll face a stiffer test next week vs. Houston, but Etienne’s current role gives him a solid RB2 floor.

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