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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Emanuel WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy play this season.

Audric Estimé has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 5.4), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Emanuel Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#35PPG LEADER

Audric Estimé

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

198

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

103

Bye

Week 8

RBGreen Bay Packers#60

Emanuel Wilson

PPG

5.4

Games

Rush Yds

496

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Emanuel Wilson

Head to Head

8.4 PPG5.4 PPG

5 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Emanuel Wilson at 25%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Emanuel Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Audric Estimé and Emanuel Wilson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 PPG across 5 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Emanuel Wilson posted 5.4 PPG in 16 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 3.0-PPG gap gives Audric Estimé the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estimé ran for 198 yards and 1 touchdowns; Emanuel Wilson posted 496 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Audric Estimé sits Week 8 while Emanuel Wilson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Audric Estimé at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Emanuel Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Emanuel Wilson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Emanuel Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Emanuel Wilson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Audric Estimé is 5 years younger than Emanuel Wilson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Emanuel Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Emanuel Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	5.4
Games Played	5	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	86
Rushing Yards	198	496
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	31.0
Rushing TDs	1	3
Receptions	12	15
Receiving Yards	103	99
Targets	13	17
Total TDs	1	3
Age	22	27
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Audric Estimé outscored Emanuel Wilson by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 5.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Emanuel Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Audric Estimé and Emanuel Wilson average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Emanuel Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Emanuel Wilson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored Emanuel Wilson by 3.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.