"In the backfield, Evan Hull and Audric Estime are the most likely candidates to share carries this week. Those two are essentially the Saints' fourth- and fifth-team running backs due to other injuries at that position. Alvin Kamara, 30, has missed several games with knee and ankle issues and Kendre Miller is out for the season with a torn ACL. Neal had moved into the team's top running back spot because of attrition."
"Estime was a key part of the Saints' comeback Week 15 win against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter, catching passes of 19 yards and 9 yards in the drive leading up to the game-winning field goal. A fifth-round pick for the Denver Broncos last season, Estime had two rushing touchdowns and five receptions in 2024. He signed with the Saints practice squad in October and has now played in two games."
Devin Neal and Devaughn Vele are ruled out for Week 16 due to a hamstring and shoulder injury, respectively, with no timetable given for their returns. The Saints are eliminated from playoff contention and could keep both players sidelined for the remainder of the season. Evan Hull and Audric Estime are the likely candidates to share running back carries this week after Neal's rise amid attrition at the position. Alvin Kamara has missed several games with knee and ankle issues and Kendre Miller is out for the season with a torn ACL. Estime recently joined the practice squad and contributed in Week 15.
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