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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chuba Hubbard vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Conner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Chuba Hubbard's 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

James Conner is the better fantasy play this season.

James Conner has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 7.4), and James Conner's 6 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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RBCarolina Panthers#44

Chuba Hubbard

PPG

7.4

Games

Rush Yds

511

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

223

Bye

Week 5

RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chuba Hubbard

James Conner

Head to Head

7.4 PPG11.0 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

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

Chuba Hubbard vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.4 fantasy points per game in 15 games. James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 11.0 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

James Conner carries a 3.6-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. Chuba Hubbard ran for 511 yards and 1 touchdowns; James Conner posted 752 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Chuba Hubbard has his bye in Week 5, and James Conner rests in Week 11. 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

If you can acquire James Conner 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: Chuba Hubbard (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•James Conner outscored Chuba Hubbard by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chuba Hubbard played 15 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Chuba Hubbard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•James Conner scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chuba Hubbard vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chuba Hubbard	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	11.0
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	154
Rushing Yards	511	752
Rush Yds/Game	34.1	53.7
Rushing TDs	1	5
Receptions	30	28
Receiving Yards	223	218
Targets	39	0
Total TDs	4	6
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, James Conner holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 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 Chuba Hubbard or James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Conner has the edge at 11.0 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 Chuba Hubbard and James Conner average in 2025?▾

Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Chuba Hubbard and James Conner's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chuba Hubbard (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chuba Hubbard or James Conner a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

James Conner outscored Chuba Hubbard by 3.6 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.