Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In this series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open.
Three Letters, One Name
E-T-N! E-T-N!
It was a common cry for the RotoViz faithful circa 2022 and 2023.
Then we sold all our shares.
Whoopsie, made a oopsie? It sure felt that way when Travis Etienne Jr. finished September as the RB10.
After finishing October as RB42 (about 8 fewer FPPG), we felt better again. Falling off after a hot start — classic Etienne, right?
Not so fast.
Interlude: Dynasty Dealbook Week 9 Recap
The bad luck for Nico Collins continued, with C.J. Stroud taking his WR’s place in the concussion protocol. At least the buy recommendations in last week’s Dynasty Dealbook on Jameson Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. panned out.
An October to Remember
Across the first four weeks of the 2025 season, Travis Etienne averaged 6 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns. Across the remainder: 3.2 yards per carry, zero touchdowns.
Masked beneath the counting stats, Etienne’s peripherals actually got better in Weeks 5-9 per the Advanced Stats Explorer:
