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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ezekiel Elliott vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy play this season.

Ezekiel Elliott is the better play on a neutral week. 7.2 PPG with 580 yards gives a reliable baseline. Nick Chubb at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ezekiel Elliott higher, but do not fade Nick Chubb entirely.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#99PPG LEADER

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Ezekiel Elliott

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

7.2 PPG5.5 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ezekiel Elliott is producing at 33% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Nick Chubb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ezekiel Elliott vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ezekiel Elliott and Nick Chubb is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys running back put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Nick Chubb of the Houston Texans averaged 5.5 in 15. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.7 points favors Ezekiel Elliott, 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. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 452 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ezekiel Elliott sits Week 7 while Nick Chubb is off Week 8. 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

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: Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ezekiel Elliott outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ezekiel Elliott scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ezekiel Elliott	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	5.5
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	83
Rushing Yards	452	506
Rush Yds/Game	32.3	33.7
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	18	13
Receiving Yards	128	67
Targets	0	20
Total TDs	3	3
Age	-	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

7.2 PPG for Ezekiel Elliott versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb in 2025. The baseline favors Ezekiel Elliott, 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 Ezekiel Elliott or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ezekiel Elliott has the edge at 7.2 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 Ezekiel Elliott and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ezekiel Elliott or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott outscored Nick Chubb by 1.7 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.