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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Blake Corum is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Blake Corum is the better fantasy play this season.

Blake Corum has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 5.5), and Blake Corum's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Nick Chubb is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47PPG LEADER

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Blake Corum

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

7.0 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Nick Chubb (Houston Texans) came in at 5.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Blake Corum carries a 1.5-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. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Blake Corum has his bye in Week 11, and Nick Chubb rests in Week 8. 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: Blake Corum (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Blake Corum outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Blake Corum is 5 years younger than Nick Chubb (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	5.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	83
Rushing Yards	746	506
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	33.7
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	8	13
Receiving Yards	36	67
Targets	14	20
Total TDs	6	3
Age	25	30
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Blake Corum holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 points per game. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 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 Blake Corum or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Blake Corum has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Blake Corum and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Blake Corum outscored Nick Chubb by 1.5 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.