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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Zamir White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zamir White is the better fantasy play this season.

Zamir White is the better play on a neutral week. 9.2 PPG with 753 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 Zamir White 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

RBLas Vegas Raiders#99PPG LEADER

Zamir White

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

628

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

125

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Nick Chubb

Zamir White

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Zamir White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% of elite pace and Zamir White at 42%. That ranking gap means Nick Chubb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nick Chubb vs Zamir White: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Nick Chubb and Zamir White is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans running back put up 5.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Zamir White of the Las Vegas Raiders averaged 9.2 in 13. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 points favors Zamir White, 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. Nick Chubb ran for 506 yards and 3 touchdowns; Zamir White posted 628 and 4. 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: Nick Chubb sits Week 8 while Zamir 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

Zamir White 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. Zamir White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zamir White outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zamir White's 13. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zamir White 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

Nick Chubb vs Zamir White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Zamir White
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	120
Rushing Yards	506	628
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	48.3
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	13	18
Receiving Yards	67	125
Targets	20	0
Total TDs	3	4
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

9.2 PPG for Zamir White versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb in 2025. The baseline favors Zamir White, 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 Nick Chubb or Zamir White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zamir White has the edge at 9.2 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 Zamir White average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zamir White averaged 9.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

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

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

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

Zamir White outscored Nick Chubb by 3.7 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.