Who Should I Start? Khalil Herbert or Audric Estime

Thursday, October 2, 12:22 PM

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the New York Jets have signed running back Khalil Herbert to an undisclosed contract. Per Rapoport, the team placed running back Braelon Allen (knee) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. The Virginia Tech product was recently signed to Seattle's practice squad, but he'll now add depth in New York's backfield. With Allen out, and backfield mate Kene Nwangwu's (hamstring) status up in the air, it's possible that Herbert will see work right away behind starter Breece Hall and backup Isaiah Davis. The 27-year-old doesn't figure to be slated for a fantasy-relevant role, but he's at least on the deep handcuff radar in case the assets in front of him were to miss any time. The Jets will take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5.

Saturday, December 27, 1:48 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime rushed five times for 19 yards and caught three of four targets for 17 yards in the Week 16 victory over the Jets. Estime was expected to lead the Saints' backfield with Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring) both sidelined, but it was veteran Taysom Hill who handled a team-high 12 rush attempts. Fellow running back Evan Hull also received just five carries. The usage was concerning for Estime's fantasy outlook, and with Hill heavily involved across all facets of the offense, Estime appears to be more of a complementary back. He profiles as a low-end RB3/Flex option against the Titans in Week 17.