Audric Estime vs Jaylen Warren: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Audric Estime (New Orleans Saints, 6.0 PPG) by 6.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.3 points favors Jaylen Warren, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Audric Estime profiles as a more traditional rusher with 198 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Audric Estime is off Week 12 and Jaylen Warren Week 9. 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.
