The Carolina Panthers will visit the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Chuba Hubbard.
Is Chuba Hubbard Playing in Week 12?
Hubbard is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ 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 Hubbard in Week 12?
At one point, the Panthers were stubborn in keeping Chuba Hubbard involved, but those days are long gone, and this offense isn’t one worth holding a handcuff to at this point in the fantasy season unless you are absolutely cruising.
The former starter has failed to clear five touches in back-to-back-to-back games and doesn’t have a 10-yard gain in four straight. I still think Hubbard is a professional-level running back. We don’t yet know what Carolina will do at the position next season (he has an out in his contract, but Rico Dowdle will be a UFA), and that’ll be a storyline to watch, but in the scope of 2025, this isn’t a player that needs to be rostered.
If your team is loaded and you have the luxury of simply holding direct handcuffs, I’m not cutting Hubbard for a boom/bust WR7, but most teams are in fight-tooth-and-nail situations, and those rosters aren’t aided by a pure backup.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hubbard’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Hubbard is projected to score 8.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hubbard to rush for 43 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding two receptions for 10 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Panthers at 49ers
The forecast for kickoff is 61°F with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
