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• Broncos' Audric Estime: Mixed results in rookie season

  01/14/2025 • By RotoWire

  Estime finished the 2024 regular season with 76 carries for 310 yards and two touchdowns while catching all five of his targets for 27 yards. He also committed two fumbles (one lost) across 13 games. Estime was inactive for the Broncos' wild-card loss to the Broncos, as Denver opted to go with a three-man running back rotation of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie. The 21-year-old Estime was stuck in a committee in his rookie campaign, unable to separate himself as the go-to option in the Denver backfield. With that said, the Notre Dame product showed flashes in his limited opportunities throughout the season, so his continued development may help him attain a more secure role in his sophomore campaign. Williams could be in a new locale in 2025, as the veteran is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. His potential departure would leave Estime, McLaughlin and Badie competing to be Denver's lead back. It's also possible the Broncos will address the position in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft.

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• Broncos' Audric Estime: Inactive for wild-card round

  01/12/2025 • By RotoWire

  Estime (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Bills. Estime's inactive status comes as a bit of a surprise considering he recorded at least nine touches in each of the final three games of the regular season and has contributed on special teams. However, Estime will be the odd man out of the Broncos' backfield due to Tyler Badie (back) returning from injured reserve. Denver will go with a three-man backfield of Jaleel McLaughlin, Javonte Williams and Badie for Sunday's playoff game.

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• Broncos' Audric Estime: Lots of work in garbage time

  01/06/2025 • By RotoWire

  Estime rushed the ball 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs. Estime logged double-digit carries for the second time in his rookie season, though he mostly worked behind both Jaleel McLaughlin and Javonte Williams. Of Estime's 12 carries, 10 came in the fourth quarter with the Broncos up by at least four scores. Barring a similar game script -- which would come as a shock -- in Denver's wild-card round matchup against the Bills, Estime isn't likely to play a significant role in the offense.

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• Broncos' Audric Estime: Totals 37 yards

  12/29/2024 • By RotoWire

  Estime rushed the ball nine times for 24 yards in Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards. Estime earned nine carries for the second consecutive week, finishing second narrowly behind Jaleel McLaughlin for touches out of the backfield. He had difficulty finding running room, as his longest rush went for just six yards, and he was held for two yards or fewer on four of his nine carries. While Estime seems to have established a role in the Denver offense, his fantasy appeal remains limited in the split backfield.

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• Broncos' Audric Estime: Week 17 Waiver Priority List

  12/24/2024 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  With Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) out in Week 16 at the Chargers, Estime had nine carries for 48 yards and a touchdown, which was the first of his NFL career. He did not have a target. The nine carries were the second-most this season, and he could have the chance for another quality outing against the Bengals in Week 17. Keep an eye on what happens with McLaughlin, and Estime could be a flex option in all leagues while he works in tandem with Javonte Williams against Cincinnati.

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