Audric Estime vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Jahmyr Gibbs put up 19.3 fantasy points per game for the Detroit Lions in 2025, while Audric Estime managed 6.0 across 7 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 13.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
That 13.3-point weekly advantage for Jahmyr Gibbs is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Audric Estime profiles as a more traditional rusher with 198 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Audric Estime sits Week 12 while Jahmyr Gibbs 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.
