Nick Chubb Fantasy

Cleveland Browns running backs coach Stump Mitchell talked up running back Nick Chubb on Wednesday. "I think hes going to be special like he was last year," said Mitchell. "Hell be used a little more in the passing game than he was last year. Nick just continues to improve on the skillset that he has, and I think he has a fantastic skillset." In a rising offense as the lead back that could see more work catching passes in his second season, Chubb has low-end RB1 appeal. The 23-year-old had 192 carries for 996 yards and eight touchdowns in his rookie season and caught 20 passes for 149 yards and two more scores. Chubb could lose some playing time on passing situations once Kareem Hunt returns from suspension in the second half of the season, but it shouldn't make him any less appealing.

Aug. 22nd • 12:56 AM

According to the Cleveland Browns pregame show, running back Nick Chubb is not expected to play on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts in his team's second preseason game. Chubb saw minimal work last week in the preseason opener as he played on the first series with the team and took one carry. Cleveland has little reason to risk injury to their No. 1 running back in the preseason, so Chubb will be a spectator. Look for Chubb to play more extensively in the preseason dress rehearsal next week.

Aug. 17th • 3:43 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb played in just the first offensive series in his team's 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. Chubb carried the ball once for 12 yards and added a 14-yard reception in the win. The second-year running back made just a short appearance with the starters in the team's touchdown-scoring drive and then spent the rest of the evening watching from the sidelines. Chubb is primed to have a huge year in a Cleveland offense that should be very explosive. Treat the former Georgia Bulldog as a locked-in RB1 in all fantasy formats.

Aug. 9th • 12:00 AM