BALLER MOVE: Start
POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2
ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is surprising fantasy managers in a big way with his play to start the 2024 season (don't worry, the first two games weren't real, Bryce Young was an illusion, Andy Dalton is Jesus Christ). Hubbard has two straight games of 20+ PPR fantasy points now.
Chuba has played phenomenally, averaging 5.4 and 5.8 yards per carry over his last two games and scoring 27.90 and 22.10 PPR fantasy points. The Panthers offensive line has been very helpful run-blocking as well. Signing all those interior offensive linemen really helped, who would've known!
Chuba Hubbard over the past two weeks:
🔵 218 rushing yards (3rd)
⚫ 124 yards after contact (3rd)
🔵 13 first downs (T-2nd)
⚫ 85.6 PFF grade (4th) pic.twitter.com/1gLQu0F7MQ— PFF CAR Panthers (@PFF_Panthers) October 2, 2024
"The Chubbard" is a must-start this week. This cat team's offense is rolling, and he is helping push them along. He's a solid player on top of it, so much so that it's possible rookie running back Jonathon Brooks didn't have his practice window opened to give him more time to recover, partially due to Chuba's success.
50 Robert Hunt is a big reason for Chuba Hubbard’s 38-yard run here. It might not be the last time the RG springs 30 free for a big play. Good 2nd level reach!
An excellent signing in FA and one of the reasons the team’s OL is having a terrific start. #Panthers pic.twitter.com/uS0uc73NvK
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) October 2, 2024
The run blocking is excellent, so it's likely we see Hubbard's success continue to some degree until Brooks returns. From that point, it'll remain to be seen. But for now, start Hubbard.
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