The Denver Broncos will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Audric Estimé.
Is Audric Estimé Playing in Week 12?
Estimé is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Audric Estimé in Week 12?
Well, that was fun, wasn’t it?
One week after Audric Estimé looked like the lead back of a surprisingly good Denver team, he handled 23.1% of their rush attempts and wasn’t involved at all in their opening script (first drive: nine plays, 70 yards, and a touchdown).
Broncos RB snap shares, Week 11:
- Javonte Williams: 53.3%
- Audric Estimé: 21.7%
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 13.3%
The rookie ran six times for 16 yards in the 32-point win over the Falcons and victimized all fantasy managers who spent big on him in free agency. I’m not sold that this is the Williams show in Denver, but he does profile as the best bet moving forward in what could be a backfield that has three viable NFL options but zero reliable fantasy options.
The Broncos ran for 109 yards and a score in their first meeting with the Raiders this season. The rushing pie might be a big one in this spot, but without any level of confidence in the size of Estimé’s slice, there’s no way you can justify playing him over a receiver in the Flex range like Quentin Johnston.
I’d even go down to rookie receivers with more solidified roles (think Jalen Coker and Jalen McMillan types) before tempting fate with Estimé this weekend.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 12 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Audric Estimé’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
As of early Sunday morning, Estimé is projected to score 11.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 15.5 rushing attempts for 72.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 0.5 receptions for 10.3 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Audric Estimé’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
