The Houston Texans will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Nick Chubb.
Is Nick Chubb Playing in Week 3?
Chubb is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Nick Chubb in Week 3?
The final stat line for Nick Chubb looks good because of the late 25-yard touchdown, but it was a slog for the most part (11 carries for 18 yards prior to the score).
Christian Kirk is supposed to come back this weekend and maybe that helps this pass game get going a bit, but until that’s the case, I’m not sure how you can start Chubb with any sort of confidence.
Through two weeks, he’s the second-worst post-contact back in the league, and when you’re playing behind a bottom 10 offensive line, that seems like an issue.
Woody Marks looked spry on his four touches, and while I don’t think he’s a real threat to make this a committee situation, any change in touch distribution layers in more risk to a Chubb profile that I’d already rather avoid.
I see Chubb in a similar way as I see Isiah Pacheco right now in that both are lead backs for their respective teams that I’d much prefer to fade than to roll the dice on.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Chubb’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Chubb is projected to score 11.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Chubb to rush for 68 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 9 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Texans at Jaguars
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 85 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
