Chase Brown vs Chuba Hubbard: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) averaged 14.6 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers, 7.4 PPG) by 7.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 7.2 points favors Chase Brown, 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.
Chase Brown is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 69 targets into 437 yards, while Chuba Hubbard profiles as a more traditional rusher with 511 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Chase Brown carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Chase Brown is off Week 12 and Chuba Hubbard Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
