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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Audric Estimé is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 5.5), and Audric Estimé's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Nick Chubb is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

8.4 PPG5.5 PPG

5 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Audric Estimé is producing at 38% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Nick Chubb: 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. Nick Chubb (Houston Texans) came in at 5.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Audric Estimé carries a 2.9-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; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Audric Estimé outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nick Chubb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Audric Estimé is 8 years younger than Nick Chubb (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Audric Estimé vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	5.5
Games Played	5	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	83
Rushing Yards	198	506
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	33.7
Rushing TDs	1	3
Receptions	12	13
Receiving Yards	103	67
Targets	13	20
Total TDs	1	3
Age	22	30
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Audric Estimé holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 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 Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Audric Estimé has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Audric Estimé and Nick Chubb share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Audric Estimé and Nick Chubb share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Audric Estimé or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé outscored Nick Chubb by 2.9 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.