Audric Estime

Saints RB Devin Neal exited with a hamstring injury, allowing Estime to get involved as a receiver while RB Evan Hull ran four times for 12 yards. Estime ran like a rhinoceros after the catch, churning his legs through contact after securing two screen passes and one checkdown target. Veteran RB Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) has not yet resumed practicing. Estime could warrant RB3/FLEX consideration against the Jets in Week 16.

Saints RB Devin Neal injured his hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Panthers and is questionable to return. His absence leaves Audric Estime as New Orleans' likely lead back. We'll update Neal's status when we know more.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) is out for Sunday s game vs. the Dolphins. He s not expected to be placed on IR, according to ESPN s Adam Schefter, so we should see Kamara back within the next few weeks. His absence this weekend leaves rookie Devin Neal as New Orleans likely lead back, although TE Taysom Hill and potentially RB Audric Estime will also be involved. Consider Neal just a RB3 or Flex play.

Neal pops up with an ankle issue in a week he is slated to start for the Saints. With Alvin Kamara (MCL) leaving hurt, Neal got the bulk of backfield carries in Week 12 and is in line to start ahead of Audric Estime in Week 13. However, the ankle injury bears monitoring as ankle issues can bloom into larger issues. Given he was a limited participant, Neal is still slated to play Week 13 against the Dolphins.

He'll join Devin Neal and Audric Estime in the derby to see who can replace Alvin Kamara's weekly 27-40 rushing yards. Hull was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in 2023 and has one NFL carry to his name.