Chuba Hubbard

Chuba Hubbard followed up his big breakout 2024 season with a stinker in 2025. Last year, Chuba Hubbard fell apart as the RB40 in fantasy points per game. Yes, he dealt with a calf injury for part of the season, but he also lost his starting job during the season to Rico Dowdle. Hubbard was arguably the most inefficient running back in the NFL last year. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked dead last in missed tackle rate and explosive run rate (zero explosive runs) while also sitting at 47th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Jonathon Brooks is fully healthy (I think he will be), he could easily be the backfield leader coming out of camp. I'll be avoiding Hubbard in drafts this year.

Chuba Hubbard ran for 10 yards on five carries in the Panthers 16-14 loss against the Buccaneers. He also caught 2-of-2 targets for seven yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

Hubbard and Rico Dowdle were both completely shut down on the ground. Despite the loss, the Panthers still clinched the NFC South with the Falcons win over the Saints on Sunday. Carolina will host a Rams team next weekend who Hubbard had some success against earlier this season.