Estime has scored at least 14.7 PPR points in each of his past three games as a member of the Saints, going back to 2025. He scored 16.8 PPR points against the Titans in Week 17 last season, 15.6 PPR points against the Falcons in Week 18 and then had 15 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 5 yards on one target in his return to New Orleans in Week 9. The Saints should once again lean on Estime in Week 10 against the Panthers, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and a running back has scored at least 15 PPR points against Carolina in five games in a row. I like Estime as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Week 10 Waiver Priority List
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Travis Etienne (hamstring) could return in Week 10 after being out for the past five games, which is something to monitor. But if Etienne remains out against Carolina then Estime is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. The Panthers are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Estime just had 15 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 5 yards on one target against Cleveland in Week 9. He would continue to share touches with Alvin Kamara, but Estime just had the most rushing yards of any Saints running back this season against the Browns. Estime is worth adding for 10-15 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Makes splash in New Orleans debut
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Estime carried the ball 15 times for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-22 overtime win over the Browns. he also caught his only target for five yards.
It was a revenge game for the third-year RB, who was cut loose by Cleveland last week and got claimed on waivers by New Orleans to offer some depth for a depleted backfield. Estime played for the Saints in 2025 and didn't need to learn Kellen Moore's playbook, putting him in prime position to step into a big role right away, and he led the team with 16 touches ahead of Alvin Kamara's nine. Estime capped his big performance with a two-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. While he certainly made a case for a consistent role in the offense, rookie CJ Donaldson (shoulder) could be back next week and Travis Etienne (hamstring) might be close to returning from IR. Estime could still be atop the depth chart, at least temporarily, for a Week 10 clash with the Panthers.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Scooped up by Saints
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The Saints claimed Estime off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday.
New Orleans released kicker Daniel Carlson to clear room on the 53-man roster for Estime, who began the season with the Saints before being cut on an injury settlement Sept. 22. After moving past a thigh injury, Estime caught on with the Browns and made his lone appearance for the team back in Week 6, when he carried nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Ravens. Upon rejoining the Saints, Estime will provide depth to a backfield that also includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre MIller and CJ Donaldson (shoulder).
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Audric Estime: Let go by Cleveland
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The Browns waived Estime from the active roster Monday.
Estime was a healthy scratch in consecutive weeks leading up to Monday's cut. The running back played just one game with the Browns, logging nine carries for 19 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 6 win over the Ravens. Estime will now be placed on waivers, returning to free agency if he clears them.
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Browns' Audric Estime: Heads to inactive list for Week 7
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Estime (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Estime carried nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown in his 2026 debut during last week's win over the Ravens, but he'll be in street clothes Sunday while the Browns welcome Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson (knee) back from injuries. So long as Judkins, Sampson and Jaleel McLaughlin are all available for Cleveland, Estime could remain a fixture on the inactive list in the weeks to come.
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Browns' Audric Estime: Finds end zone in Browns debut
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Estime turned nine carries into 19 yards and a touchdown during the Browns' 13-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
The Browns were without Quinshon Judkins (foot), Raheim Sanders (hip, IR) and Dylan Sampson (knee, IR) on Sunday, so Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin were the leaders of Cleveland's backfield. Estime and McLaughlin each had nine carries, but it was the former that logged a two-yard rushing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to tie the game up at 10-10. Estime's 19 offensive snaps were nearly half of McLaughlin (39), but both of their roles would shrink significantly if Judkins is cleared to return for Week 7 against the Titans on Oct. 25.
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Browns' Audric Estime: Added to 53-man roster
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The Browns signed Estime to the 53-man roster Tuesday.
Estime signed to the Vikings practice squad in late September before signing with Cleveland. The 23-year-old will act as Jaleel McLaughlin is the only other healthy running back on the Browns' roster. Dylan Sampson (knee) remains on injured reserve, and Quinshon Judkins (foot) and Raheim Sanders (hip) are both dealing with injuries after Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets.
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Audric Estime: Expected to be poached by Cleveland
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The Browns are expected to sign Estime off the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Monday.
The Browns are in need of backfield depth, given that Dylan Sampson (knee) is on injured reserve and that both Quinshon Judkins (foot) and Raheim Sanders (hip) sustained their respective injuries during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets. Jaleel McLaughlin is currently the only healthy running back on the Browns' roster, so Estime could have a sizable role in Week 6 against the Ravens on Oct. 18 depending on the practice participation of Judkins, Sanders and Sampson over the coming days.
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Audric Estime: Signs to Minnesota practice squad
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The Vikings signed Estime to the practice squad Wednesday.
Estime worked out for the team Tuesday and will provide backfield depth behind Aaron Jones, Demond Claiborne and special-teamer DeeJay Dallas while Jordan Mason (thumb) remains on injured reserve for at least the next two games. Estime has handled 122 career regular-season carries for 508 yards and three touchdowns.
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Audric Estime: Works out with Minnesota
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The Vikings hosted Estime for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Saints waived Estime from injured reserve with an injury settlement last Tuesday. The running back suffered a thigh injury in early Sept. and was quickly placed on IR, only to be waived shortly after. Estime played in seven games for the Vikings during the 2025 regular season, rushing 46 times for 198 yards and a touchdown.
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Audric Estime: Let go with injury settlement
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The Saints waived Estime (thigh) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Estime was placed on injured reserve Sept. 12 due to a thigh injury. The running back was set to return to the team as a depth option after a short stint on IR. However, with Alvin Kamara making his season debut in Week 2 and Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson also on hand behind Travis Etienne, Estime was deemed expendable. Estime is now a free agent and can sign with any team as soon as he recovers from his thigh injury.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Ruled out versus Detroit
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Estime (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
It's unclear when Estime suffered the thigh injury, but he didn't practice at all this week after leading the Saints in rushing in the preseason finale two weeks ago. If Alvin Kamara (knee) is unable to go against Detroit, Kendre Miller would serve as the RB2 behind Travis Etienne.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Leading rusher in preseason finale
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Estime rushed four times for 46 yards and caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.
Estime led the Saints in rushing Friday, finishing with four more yards than Kendre Miller thanks to a 33-yard run. Injuries to Alvin Kamara (knee) and Devin Neal (hamstring) could open the door for Estime to make the 53-man roster, though Miller and recent trade acquisition Zamir White are also competing for spots in New Orleans' backfield behind Travis Etienne.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Expected to miss some time
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Estime is expected to miss some time with his ankle injury, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
While Estime has avoided a serious injury, he's going to be down for a little bit, per Jackson. It's a bad break for Estime, who is trying to win a job in the Saints' backfield that just lost Alvin Kamara (knee) to a sprained MCL. Estime is competing with the likes of Kendre Miller and Devin Neal behind Travis Etienne. Across seven regular-season appearances last season, Estime rushed 46 times for 198 yards and one touchdown.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Dealing with ankle injury
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Estime suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason loss to the Jaguars, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Estime was injured on a hard hit after reeling in a catch for a six-yard loss in the second quarter. Prior to that, the 22-year-old had been impressive, breaking multiple tackles for a nine-yard TD run on New Orleans' first offensive play and tallying 28 yards on five total carries. Estime has a chance to earn the No. 3 RB role for the Saints, but he'll likely need to get healthy enough to show what he has to offer in additional preseason contests.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Heads to locker room Saturday
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Estime went to the locker room due to an apparent leg injury during Saturday's preseason game against Jacksonville, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Estime was hurt when he was hit hard on a catch that went for a six-yard loss. The third-year tailback went to the injury tent and then tested things out on the sideline before heading into the locker room. It remains to be seen if Estime is dealing with anything serious, but he was having a good game prior to exiting, rushing five times for 28 yards and a touchdown. He's in the running to be the Saints' No. 3 RB behind Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Plays workhorse role in loss
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Estime rushed 21 times for 63 yards and brought in all five targets for 43 yards in the Saints' 19-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
With Alvin Kamara (knee) sidelined once again to close out the season, Estime easily paced the Saints' ground attack in carries and rushing yards for a second straight week. The second-year pro was much less efficient than during his 14-carry, 94-yard performance against the Titans in Week 17, but Estime helped make up for it with an impressive day as a pass catcher. Estime put some good play on tape over the last two games, and with Kamara's future uncertain, it's possible Estime enters the final year of his deal with New Orleans in position to compete for significant playing time in 2026.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Estime was the No. 1 running back for the Saints in Week 17 at Tennessee, and he played well with 14 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 4 yards on one target. He should again lead the New Orleans backfield if Alvin Kamara (knee) remains out in Week 18 at Atlanta, and I like Estime as a flex option in all leagues in that matchup.
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Saints' Audric Estime: Career-high rushing total in win
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Estime rushed 14 times for 94 yards and a touchdown while bringing in his only target for four yards in the Saints' 34-26 win over the Titans on Sunday.
After both Estime and fellow back Evan Hull ceded plenty of work to jack-of-all-trades veteran Taysom Hill in a Week 16 win over the Jets, head coach Kellen Moore opted for a more traditional ground attack Sunday. Estime was the primary beneficiary, outpacing Hill and Hull by three and two carries, respectively, and recording a career-best rushing yardage total in the process. The 2024 fifth-round pick of the Broncos ripped off a 32-yard touchdown run to seal the win with just under four minutes remaining, and given his production, Estime looks like a strong candidate to helm the running game again in a Week 18 road matchup against the Falcons, assuming Alvin Kamara (knee) remains out.
