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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gus Edwards vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Gus Edwards 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

Gus Edwards is the better fantasy play this season.

Gus Edwards has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 5.5), and Gus Edwards's 4 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 Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Gus Edwards

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

7.0 PPG5.5 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Gus Edwards: 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, Gus Edwards is producing at 32% 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.

Gus Edwards vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Gus Edwards and Nick Chubb are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG across 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Nick Chubb posted 5.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Gus Edwards the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Gus Edwards ran for 468 yards and 4 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.

Gus Edwards has his bye in Week 5, 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: Gus Edwards (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?

•Gus Edwards outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Gus Edwards scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gus Edwards vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gus Edwards	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	5.5
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	91	83
Rushing Yards	468	506
Rush Yds/Game	36.0	33.7
Rushing TDs	4	3
Receptions	10	13
Receiving Yards	62	67
Targets	0	20
Total TDs	4	3
Age	-	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

Summary

Gus Edwards outscored Nick Chubb by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (7.0 to 5.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gus Edwards or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Gus Edwards 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 Gus Edwards and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Gus Edwards and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gus Edwards or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards 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.