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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Audric Estimé vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Audric Estimé's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 8.4), and Zack Moss's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Audric Estimé 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#35

Audric Estimé

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

198

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

103

Bye

Week 8

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Audric Estimé

Zack Moss

Head to Head

8.4 PPG10.0 PPG

5 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Audric Estimé: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #35 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Audric Estimé carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Audric Estimé vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Audric Estimé and Zack Moss are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 PPG across 5 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Zack Moss posted 10.0 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 1.6-PPG gap gives Zack Moss the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Audric Estimé ran for 198 yards and 1 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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 Zack Moss rests in Week 12. 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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Audric Estimé by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zack Moss played 14 games in 2025 compared to Audric Estimé's 5. That durability gap means Zack Moss contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zack Moss scored 5 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 Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Audric Estimé	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	10.0
Games Played	5	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	140
Rushing Yards	198	685
Rush Yds/Game	39.6	48.9
Rushing TDs	1	5
Receptions	12	20
Receiving Yards	103	148
Targets	13	0
Total TDs	1	5
Age	22	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

Zack Moss outscored Audric Estimé by 1.6 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 8.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Audric Estimé or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Audric Estimé averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Audric Estimé and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Audric Estimé (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Audric Estimé or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Audric Estimé 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.