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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy play this season.

Audric Estimé has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.8), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. MarShawn Lloyd is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBGreen Bay Packers#99

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.8 PPG

5 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs MarShawn Lloyd: 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. MarShawn Lloyd (Green Bay Packers) came in at 6.8 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Audric Estimé carries a 1.6-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; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 and 3. 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 MarShawn Lloyd rests in Week 10. 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

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 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored MarShawn Lloyd by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•MarShawn Lloyd played 12 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means MarShawn Lloyd contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•MarShawn Lloyd scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.8
Games Played	5	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	82
Rushing Yards	198	325
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	27.1
Rushing TDs	1	3
Receptions	12	16
Receiving Yards	103	112
Targets	13	0
Total TDs	1	3
Age	22	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Audric Estimé holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 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 MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and MarShawn Lloyd's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and MarShawn Lloyd (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored MarShawn Lloyd by 1.6 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.