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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Audric Estimé's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.4 PPG and 1,533 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Audric Estimé (8.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Audric Estimé as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#35

Audric Estimé

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

198

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

103

Bye

Week 8

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

8.4 PPG14.4 PPG

5 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Kyren Williams at 65%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Audric Estimé are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 6.0 points per game ahead of Audric Estimé's 8.4 with the New Orleans Saints. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Kyren Williams carries a 6.0-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; Kyren Williams posted 1252 and 10. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Audric Estimé has his bye in Week 8, and Kyren Williams rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Audric Estimé is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Audric Estimé by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyren Williams caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	14.4
Games Played	5	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	245
Rushing Yards	198	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	73.6
Rushing TDs	1	10
Receptions	12	36
Receiving Yards	103	281
Targets	13	50
Total TDs	1	13
Age	22	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 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 Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Audric Estimé's 8.4 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.

How many fantasy points did Audric Estimé and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Audric Estimé by 6.0 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.