AUDRIC ESTIME NEWS

Three carries in Week 13 Estime rushed three times for 12 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns.

Impact Estime played just eight of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps, behind teammates Javonte Williams (30) and Jaleel McLaughlin (24). With head coach Sean Payton allowing for a more fluid rotation in the Denver backfield from week to week, Estime appears to be the odd man out recently, handling just 12 total carries over the past three games. With such limited usage, Estime should remain off the fantasy radar going forward barring injuries to either Williams or McLaughlin. The Broncos will host the Colts on Dec. 15 when they return from their Week 14 bye.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in Week 12 Estime rushed three times for 15 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.

Impact Just two weeks after seemingly taking over as the Broncos' No. 1 running back, Estime has seen his usage diminish drastically since Week 10, now operating as Denver's third option out of the backfield. The rookie played just five of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps, behind both Javonte Williams (38) and Jaleel McLaughlin (20). His eight percent snap share Sunday was a precipitous drop from the last two contests in which Estime handled snap shares of 45 percent and 22 percent in Weeks 10 and 11, respectively. Fantasy managers hoping to have found a late-season may need to come to terms with the fact that head coach Sean Payton will use the hot-hand approach with Denver's running back committee, limiting the 21-year-old Estime's weekly upside. Though he'll be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, the Notre Dame product will have his next chance to get more involved in the offense when the Broncos host the Browns in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Platoons with Williams in Week 11 Estime rushed six times for 66 yards while catching all three of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.

Impact Estime got three fewer carries than Javonte Williams after notching 14 carries to Williams' one in Week 10 against the Chiefs. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame hadn't been targeted in any of his previous six NFL appearances, so it was encouraging to see Estime get involved in the passing game. A timeshare between Williams and Estime is likely moving forward, though Williams may still be in line for a slight edge in playing time against the Raiders in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Audric Estime player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 11 | Broncos vs. Falcons Ahead of Sunday’s 4:05 PM ET game airing live on FOX, sportsbooks have listed player prop bets for Audric Estime. This Week 11 matchup featu...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Mile High Morning: RB Audric Estime 'grew up' in Week 10, Broncos 'feel good about him' moving forward Rookie running back Audric Estime recorded career highs in rushing attempts (14) and rushing yards (53) against Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fabs Five Sleepers: Bo Nix, Audric Estime Have Fantasy Football Upside In Week 11 We’re getting down to the nitty gritty, folks! It’s Week 11, and now’s the time to make that push to the fantasy playoffs. And with four tea...

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Increased role on tap Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday that he "was encouraged" with Estime's performance against the Chiefs and that the rookie will "continue to get more reps," Aric DiLalla...

Impact After handling his largest workload of his rookie season, Estime seems to have earned a vote of confidence from Payton. It seems veteran Javonte Williams will continue to take a backseat to the 21-year-old after Williams handled just one carry against Kansas City. Though Estime has yet to be targeted in the passing game this season, his usage on the ground could result in solid fantasy production moving forward. Though fantasy managers may want to take a wait-and-see approach, the Notre Dame product could be in for a decent workload when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Audric Estime, Ricky Pearsall Headline Week 11 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Week 11 of the NFL season has a four-team bye, as the Buccaneers, Cardinals, Giants, and Panthers are all off. To help fill the void, here's...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • SI.COM

Rookie Audric Estime gets bulk of Broncos carries while Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin used sparingly Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin sidelined as rookie Audric Estime steps up in Broncos' loss to Kansas City. Estime's performance a hi...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos rookie RB Audric Estime takes advantage of expanded role vs. Chiefs: "He's a handful" The rookie Broncos running back carried the ball a career-high 14 times Sunday against Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Paces ground attack in loss Estime rushed 14 times for 53 yards in the Broncos' 16-14 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Estime was given the largest workload of his brief career, with backfield mate Javonte Williams surprisingly limited to just one rush attempt overall. The rookie handled the additional responsibility well, posting a new career high in rushing yards. The lack of involvement in the passing game was far from ideal, but Estime should have plenty of opportunity again in a Week 11 home matchup against the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RB Audric Estime rushes for 10-yard gain | Broncos at Chiefs Running back Audric Estime picks up 10 yards against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 10: Mike Gesicki, Audric Estime, Cam Akers among top pickups and free agent adds | Sporting News For those who play fantasy football, Tuesday night involves the ritual of combing through the waiver wire. If you don't want to do all of th...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Role could grow in second half Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday that he anticipates Estime playing more frequently down the stretch, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Since returning to action Week 6 following a four-week stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, Estime has been lightly sprinkled into Denver's game plan. He's played between two and seven snaps in each of the last four contests, carrying 13 times for 81 yards while going without a target. Though Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin currently remain ahead of Estime in the pecking order, the efficiency that that rookie has shown in his limited sample thus far could motivate the coaching staff to increase his workload in the weeks to come. With Williams headed for free agency this spring and uncertain to be retained by Denver, Estime could have a real chance at heading into 2025 as the team's starter if he continues to run effectively while seeing his snaps tick up over the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes in garbage time Estime carried the ball five times for 35 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact It was the rookie RB's best performance yet, but most of Estime's production came on a 21-yard gain on Denver's final possession of the fourth quarter while facing a 31-point deficit. The 2024 fifth-round pick is still third on the backfield depth chart behind Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin, but the latter's struggles this season -- after rushing for only 10 yards on five totes Sunday, McLaughlin has averaged 3.9 yards per carry, a huge drop from his 5.4 YPC in 2023 -- could open the door for Estime to earn a bigger role in the second half of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One carry in Week 8 Estime rushed once for 4 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Impact Estime continued to be an afterthought in Denver's offense, playing just five offensive snaps for the second-straight week and handling just one carry in the contest. Meanwhile, teammates Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin played 42 and 23 snaps, respectively. Barring an injury to either Williams or McLaughlin, the 21-year-old Estime remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Ravens in which the rookie should continue to see minimal usage as Denver's No. 3 running back.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One carry in Week 8 Estime rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Impact Estime continued to be an afterthought in Denver's offense, playing just five offensive snaps for the second straight week and handling just one carry in the contest. Meanwhile, teammates Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin played 42 and 23 snaps, respectively. Barring an injury to either Williams or McLaughlin, the 21-year-old Estime remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Ravens in which the rookie should continue to see minimal usage as Denver's No. 3 running back.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handles five carries against Saints Estime rushed five times for 29 yards in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

Impact In just his second game back from injured reserve due to the ankle injury suffered in Week 1, Estime recorded season highs in rushing attempts and yards, while also playing a season-high six offensive snaps in the contest. With that said, these modest totals should keep the rookie off the fantasy radar for the time being as the No. 3 option behind starter Javonte Williams and second-year running back Jaleel McLaughlin. It's possible, however, that Estime could see his role grow over the course of the season, as he handled one more carry than McLaughlin despite playing eight less snaps Thursday. The 21-year-old Notre Dame product will have his next opportunity to get more involved in the offense when the Broncos host the Panthers in Week 8.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited action in return Estime rushed twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Estime made his return to the field Sunday after being activated from injured reserve for the ankle injury he suffered in Week 1, however, the rookie running back played just two of the Broncos' 55 offensive snaps in the contest. It's likely Denver's coaching staff wants to ease Estime back into a more substantial workload, but he'll still face an uphill battle for playing time behind both Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin moving forward. The 21-year-old Notre Dame product could challenge for an expanded role in a backfield that has failed to impress consistently thus far. Estime will look to be more involved when the Broncos visit the Saints in Week 7.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Sunday Estime (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Chargers.

Impact The rookie will therefore be available to aid Denver's ground attack for the first time since hurting his hamstring in his Week 1 NFL debut. Estime was just activated from injured reserve Saturday, and in Sunday's divisional clash, he figures to slot in as the No. 3 running back behind Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate rookie Audric Estime, place receiver Josh Reynolds and center Luke Wattenberg on IR

The Denver Broncos have made a flurry of roster moves, activating running back Audric Estime, promoting defensive back Tanner McCalister and placing wide receiver Josh Reynolds and...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Could play after coming off IR Estime (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday. The rookie running back is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Chris Tomasson of The...

Impact The Denver backfield appears to have a bit more of a cadence than it did early on, with Javonte Williams averaging about 33 snaps per game and Jaleel McLaughlin mixing in somewhere in the range of 17 to 23 snaps most weeks. Estime probably won't play much to start, but he does profile as more of a thumper than anyone currently on the depth chart and could earn more opportunities as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 6 status TBD Estime (ankle) practiced fully this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Estime was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, so he'll need to be activated to the 53-man roster by Saturday afternoon in order to be available for Sunday's contest. If the 2024 fifth-rounder does suit up this weekend, in his return to the mix he'd be in line to provide Denver with backfield depth behind Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Estime (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to come off injured reserve, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The Broncos can place Estime back on the active roster any time before Oct. 30, at which point he'd revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season. He injured his ankle Week 1 and has now missed the minimum of four games, potentially opening the door for a third man to get involved in a backfield that's featured Javonte Williams as the lead runner and Jaleel McLaughlin in a supporting role. Both struggled earlier this season but have been more efficient with their touches the past two games.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime goes on IR, will miss at least a month with ankle injury

Rookie running back Audric Estime will miss at least a month after the Denver Broncos placed him on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press