Overview
- Alvin Kamara has been ruled out again with ankle and knee issues, and rookie Devin Neal is on injured reserve, opening the door for backups in New Orleans’ backfield.
- Saints reporter Nick Underhill said Estime will probably start against the Jets, positioning him as the favorite over Evan Hull.
- In Week 15 after Neal’s injury, Estime logged three carries for 11 yards and three catches for 39 yards, while Hull had four carries for 12 yards and no receptions.
- Fantasy analysts label Estime a low-cost DFS target given a Jets defense that has recently allowed the most fantasy points to running backs, including 14 touchdowns in the past five weeks.
- Coaches are expected to split touches between Estime and Hull, leaving final workload dependent on Kellen Moore’s game-day decisions.