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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nick Chubb vs Rachaad WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rachaad White 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

Rachaad White is the better fantasy play this season.

Rachaad White has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 5.5), and Rachaad White'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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RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#45PPG LEADER

Rachaad White

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

572

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Nick Chubb

Rachaad White

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Rachaad White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% of elite pace and Rachaad White at 33%. That ranking gap means Rachaad White carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nick Chubb vs Rachaad White: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Nick Chubb (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 7.2 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rachaad White carries a 1.7-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.

Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while Nick Chubb profiles as a more traditional rusher with 506 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Nick Chubb sits Week 8 while Rachaad White is off Week 10. 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: Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Rachaad White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Rachaad White outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rachaad White played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. That durability gap means Rachaad White contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rachaad White scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rachaad White caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nick Chubb vs Rachaad White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Rachaad White
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.2
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	122
Rushing Yards	506	572
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	33.6
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	13	40
Receiving Yards	67	218
Targets	20	45
Total TDs	3	4
Age	30	27
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rachaad White holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.2 points per game. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 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 Nick Chubb or Rachaad White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rachaad White 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 Nick Chubb and Rachaad White average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rachaad White averaged 7.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Nick Chubb and Rachaad White's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rachaad White (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Nick Chubb or Rachaad White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rachaad White 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.