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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nick Chubb vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 1,028 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. higher, but do not fade Nick Chubb entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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 York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Nick Chubb

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.5 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nick Chubb vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Nick Chubb and Tyrone Tracy Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Nick Chubb finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 for the New York Giants (15 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Tyrone Tracy Jr. is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Nick Chubb ran for 506 yards and 3 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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: Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 4 years younger than Nick Chubb (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nick Chubb vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.5
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	143
Rushing Yards	506	740
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	49.3
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	13	36
Receiving Yards	67	288
Targets	20	48
Total TDs	3	4
Age	30	26
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 9.5 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Nick Chubb's 5.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nick Chubb or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

Do Nick Chubb and Tyrone Tracy Jr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Nick Chubb and Tyrone Tracy Jr. share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Nick Chubb or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Nick Chubb by 4.0 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.