Chuba Hubbard Fantasy

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team is going to "redefine who we are," which involves running the football more often. Rookie running back Chuba Hubbard, who continues to fill in as Carolina's primary running back with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, carried the ball 16 times for 61 yards and his first career touchdown in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Hubbard hasn't been all that impressive with just a 3.9 yard-per-carry mark on 72 totes through his first six games, but he'll certainly be attractive from a fantasy perspective in Week 7 against the New York Giants if he's handed the ball more often. The Giants have allowed 722 rushing yards on 152 attempts and six total touchdowns to RBs so far this season.

Oct. 18th • 12:56 PM

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard recorded 16 carries for 61 yards and a score along with one reception for four yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. With Christian McCaffrey now on IR due to a hamstring injury, Hubbard should have a decent role going forward. The back has now posted at least 52 rushing yards in the past four games including a Week 5 performance with 101 rushing yards. As the unquestioned workhorse back for now, Hubbard should be in the starting conversation for the next few weeks.

Oct. 17th • 6:02 PM

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is a flex option in Week 6 with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) once again out for the contest. Hubbard posted his best numbers of the season last week, getting 24 carries for 101 yards and five receptions for 33 yards on six targets. The rookie should once again see volume this week and the Vikings are about average against fantasy backs, so Hubbard is a great flex option to play.

Oct. 15th • 5:20 PM