Audric Estime vs Isiah Pacheco: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Audric Estime finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG over 7 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Isiah Pacheco clocked in at 6.0 across 13 appearances for the Detroit Lions. A 0.0-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estime ran for 198 yards and 1 touchdowns; Isiah Pacheco posted 462 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Audric Estime is off Week 12 and Isiah Pacheco Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
