The Carolina Panthers will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Chuba Hubbard.
Is Chuba Hubbard Playing in Week 16?
As has been the case for several weeks now, the Panthers gave their veteran running back Wednesday off. Hubbard is fine and is fully expected to suit up this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Chuba Hubbard in Week 16?
Hubbard is one touchdown away from joining Christian McCaffrey as the only Panther RB since 2010 with 1,000 rushing yards and 10 total scores in a season. Putting his name on a list with only McCaffrey is a bit dramatic, but what he has done as a part of a limited offense is nothing short of special.
With Jonathon Brooks done for the season (ACL), there’s no obvious carry competition. Given Hubbard’s contract extension, it’s logical to think that this team could shut him down, but until we hear that speculated, I’m planning on running Hubbard out there as a rock-solid RB2.
This season, Arizona is allowing the second-most yards per carry after first contact to opposing running backs. I think you can pencil in a nice rebound effort in what should be a more competitive game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 16 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Chuba Hubbard’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
As of Sunday morning, Hubbard is projected to score 15.7 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 17.5 rushing attempts for 75.3 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. It also includes 2.9 receptions for 18.4 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Chuba Hubbard’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
