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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé or Isiah PachecoWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Audric Estimé over Isiah Pacheco in 2026.

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 PPG in 2025 to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0, a 2.4 point per game edge. Estimé posted that edge in only 5 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Both land in Tier 6 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

Audric Estimé has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.0), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Isiah Pacheco 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

RBKansas City Chiefs#54

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Isiah Pacheco

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.0 PPG

5 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 6 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Isiah Pacheco: Tier 6 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Isiah Pacheco at 27%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Isiah Pacheco: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Audric Estimé (New Orleans Saints) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.4 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 6.0 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Audric Estimé carries a 2.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estimé 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Audric Estimé sits Week 8 while Isiah Pacheco is off Week 5. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Isiah Pacheco (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored Isiah Pacheco by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Isiah Pacheco played 13 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Isiah Pacheco contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Isiah Pacheco scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Audric Estimé is 4 years younger than Isiah Pacheco (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Isiah Pacheco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Isiah Pacheco
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.0
Games Played	5	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	78
Rushing Yards	198	462
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	35.5
Rushing TDs	1	1
Receptions	12	19
Receiving Yards	103	101
Targets	13	26
Total TDs	1	2
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Audric Estimé holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Isiah Pacheco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 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.

Should I draft Audric Estimé or Isiah Pacheco in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Audric Estimé is the earlier pick. He averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0, a 2.4 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Audric Estimé and Isiah Pacheco average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Isiah Pacheco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Isiah Pacheco a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored Isiah Pacheco by 2.4 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.