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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Chuba HubbardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Chuba Hubbard's 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Bucky Irving has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (12.3 to 7.4), and Bucky Irving's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chuba Hubbard 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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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBCarolina Panthers#44

Chuba Hubbard

PPG

7.4

Games

Rush Yds

511

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

223

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Chuba Hubbard

Head to Head

12.3 PPG7.4 PPG

10 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Chuba Hubbard: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Chuba Hubbard at 34%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Chuba Hubbard: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.3 fantasy points per game in 10 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.

Bucky Irving carries a 4.9-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. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 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: Bucky Irving 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

If you can acquire Bucky Irving at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Chuba Hubbard is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) 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?

•Bucky Irving outscored Chuba Hubbard by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chuba Hubbard played 15 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. That durability gap means Chuba Hubbard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bucky Irving scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Chuba Hubbard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Chuba Hubbard
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	7.4
Games Played	10	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	111
Rushing Yards	588	511
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	34.1
Rushing TDs	1	1
Receptions	30	30
Receiving Yards	277	223
Targets	35	39
Total TDs	4	4
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 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 Bucky Irving or Chuba Hubbard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Chuba Hubbard's 7.4 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 Bucky Irving and Chuba Hubbard average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Chuba Hubbard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) 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 Bucky Irving or Chuba Hubbard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Chuba Hubbard by 4.9 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.