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CBS Sports omits Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara from RB duo rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

CBS Sports omits Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara from RB duo rankings

Summary

CBS Sports ranked the top 10 running back duos for the 2026 NFL season but did not include Saints players Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara. Despite expectations for both backs to create an effective pairing, the Saints were overlooked entirely, even missing the five honorable mentions. Notable inclusions in the rankings included rookie Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier at seventh and Christian McCaffrey paired with an unspecified backup at eighth. The rankings seem to prioritize unproven duos over established talents like Etienne and Kamara, prompting discussions about the accuracy of the listed rankings.

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By the Numbers

•Etienne and Kamara were left out of CBS Sports' top-10 RB duo rankings.
•Saints aim to leverage the skills of both backs this season.
•Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier ranked seventh in the list.
•Christian McCaffrey featured at eighth with an undefined backup.
•Controversy arises over snubbing established players for less experienced duos.

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2:55 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports snubs Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara in RB duo rankings

What they're saying

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CBS Sports left Saints RBs Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara out of its puzzling top-10 backfield rankings. The Saints didn't even warrant a mention
— Yahoo Sports

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