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Bhayshul Tuten vs Chuba HubbardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chuba Hubbard is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chuba Hubbard is the better fantasy play this season.

Chuba Hubbard is the better play on a neutral week. 7.4 PPG with 734 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bhayshul Tuten at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chuba Hubbard higher, but do not fade Bhayshul Tuten entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58
Bhayshul Tuten
PPG
5.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
307
Rush TDs
5
Rec
10
Rec Yds
79
Bye
Week 7
RBCarolina Panthers#44PPG LEADER
Chuba Hubbard
PPG
7.4
Games
15
Rush Yds
511
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
223
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bhayshul Tuten
Chuba Hubbard

Head to Head

5.6 PPG7.4 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Chuba Hubbard: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% 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.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Chuba Hubbard: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Bhayshul Tuten and Chuba Hubbard is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back put up 5.6 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Chuba Hubbard of the Carolina Panthers averaged 7.4 in 15. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Chuba Hubbard, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 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.

Bhayshul Tuten has his bye in Week 7, and Chuba Hubbard rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Chuba Hubbard (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Chuba Hubbard outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Chuba Hubbard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBhayshul TutenChuba Hubbard
PPG (Half-PPR)5.67.4
Games Played1515
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84111
Rushing Yards307511
Rush Yds/Game20.534.1
Rushing TDs51
Receptions1030
Receiving Yards79223
Targets1439
Total TDs74
Age2426
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

7.4 PPG for Chuba Hubbard versus 5.6 for Bhayshul Tuten in 2025. The baseline favors Chuba Hubbard, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Chuba Hubbard in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chuba Hubbard has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Chuba Hubbard average in 2025?

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Chuba Hubbard's bye weeks in 2026?

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Chuba Hubbard (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Chuba Hubbard a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Chuba Hubbard outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 1.8 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.