Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday that he "was encouraged" with Estime's performance against the Chiefs and that the rookie will "continue to get more reps," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Estime rushed 14 times for 53 yards in the Broncos' 16-14 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday that he anticipates Estime playing more frequently down the stretch, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Estime carried the ball five times for 35 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.

Estime rushed once for 4 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Estime rushed five times for 29 yards in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

Estime rushed twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Estime (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Chargers.

Estime (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday. The rookie running back is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Estime (ankle) practiced fully this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.