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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Chuba HubbardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chuba Hubbard is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chuba Hubbard is the better fantasy play this season.

Chuba Hubbard has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (7.4 to 5.3), and Chuba Hubbard's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alexander Mattison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBCarolina Panthers#44PPG LEADER

Chuba Hubbard

PPG

7.4

Games

Rush Yds

511

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

223

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Chuba Hubbard

Head to Head

5.3 PPG7.4 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Chuba Hubbard: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Chuba Hubbard at 34%. That ranking gap means Chuba Hubbard carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Chuba Hubbard: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alexander Mattison (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.3 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers) came in at 7.4 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Chuba Hubbard carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Chuba Hubbard posted 511 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alexander Mattison sits Week 10 while Chuba Hubbard is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Chuba Hubbard (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Chuba Hubbard outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chuba Hubbard played 15 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Chuba Hubbard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chuba Hubbard scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Chuba Hubbard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Chuba Hubbard
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	7.4
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	111
Rushing Yards	255	511
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	34.1
Rushing TDs	2	1
Receptions	14	30
Receiving Yards	95	223
Targets	0	39
Total TDs	2	4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chuba Hubbard holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.4 points per game. Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Chuba Hubbard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chuba Hubbard has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison and Chuba Hubbard average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Chuba Hubbard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Chuba Hubbard (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Chuba Hubbard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Chuba Hubbard outscored Alexander Mattison by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.