JACKSONVILLE – These are good days for Travis Etienne Jr. .

That's true from a family perspective. It's also true from a football perspective, though the family part matters a lot this week for the Jaguars' fifth-year running back.

"It's a dream come true," Etienne said of opening the 2025 regular season at EverBank Stadium against the Carolina Panthers , for whom his brother – Trevor – will make his NFL debut Sunday.

"My mom asked me if I was going to switch jerseys [with Trevor]," Etienne said. "I said, 'The jersey has been swapped since it was put in the schedule.' I hope he gets in and I hope he takes advantage of his opportunities.

"If we come away with a 'W' and he has a big game, that'd be the best-case scenario."

As important for Etienne and the Jaguars this week:

His ro

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