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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Najee Harris outscored Nick Chubb by 7.3 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Najee Harris is the clear pick. Nick Chubb profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

12.8 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: 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, Najee Harris is producing at 58% 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.

Najee Harris vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Najee Harris put up 12.8 fantasy points per game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, while Nick Chubb managed 5.5 across 15 games with the Houston Texans. A 7.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 7.3 points favors Najee Harris, 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. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 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: Najee Harris sits Week 9 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

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Nick Chubb is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (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?

•Najee Harris outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 124 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	5.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	83
Rushing Yards	1,010	506
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	33.7
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	30	13
Receiving Yards	225	67
Targets	0	20
Total TDs	7	3
Age	-	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Najee Harris or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.3 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Nick Chubb by 7.3 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.