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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nick Chubb vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 11.6 PPG and 948 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Nick Chubb (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rhamondre Stevenson as the starter and Nick Chubb as depth.

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

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RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Nick Chubb

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

5.5 PPG11.6 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nick Chubb vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb are at different tiers heading into 2026. The New England Patriots running back averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025, a full 6.1 points per game ahead of Nick Chubb's 5.5 with the Houston Texans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Rhamondre Stevenson carries a 6.1-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. Nick Chubb ran for 506 yards and 3 touchdowns; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Nick Chubb has his bye in Week 8, and Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Nick Chubb is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 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 Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	11.6
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	162
Rushing Yards	506	603
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	43.1
Rushing TDs	3	7
Receptions	13	32
Receiving Yards	67	345
Targets	20	37
Total TDs	3	9
Age	30	28
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rhamondre Stevenson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Nick Chubb and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Nick Chubb or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Nick Chubb by 6.1 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.