Audric Estime vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Audric Estime (New Orleans Saints, 6.0 PPG) by 14.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 14.0-point weekly advantage for Jonathan Taylor 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.
Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Audric Estime profiles as a more traditional rusher with 198 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Audric Estime is off Week 12 and Jonathan Taylor Week 14. 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.
