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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Audric Estimé's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 1,235 yards gives a reliable baseline. Audric Estimé at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Najee Harris higher, but do not fade Audric Estimé entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Najee Harris

Head to Head

8.4 PPG12.8 PPG

5 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Najee Harris: 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 Najee Harris at 58%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Audric Estimé and Najee Harris for your lineup, you are not alone. Audric Estimé finished the 2025 season at 8.4 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (5 games), and Najee Harris averaged 12.8 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (17 games).

That 4.4-point weekly advantage for Najee Harris 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estimé ran for 198 yards and 1 touchdowns; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Audric Estimé sits Week 8 while Najee Harris is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Audric Estimé is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Audric Estimé (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Audric Estimé by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	12.8
Games Played	5	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	218
Rushing Yards	198	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	59.4
Rushing TDs	1	6
Receptions	12	30
Receiving Yards	103	225
Targets	13	0
Total TDs	1	7
Age	22	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Najee Harris at 12.8 PPG, 4.4 points per game above Audric Estimé's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Audric Estimé by 4.4 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.