The Carolina Panthers will host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. 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 13?
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 13?
Chuba Hubbard was popping up on my TV more on Monday night than I expected. He got a draw on third-and-long on the first drive and caught a dump off red zone pass in the second quarter, usage that caught me off guard a bit given the trajectory of this backfield.
He finished with a 34.9% snap share, so it’s not as if this is a full blown committee, but I do think the roles have been ironed out.
Snap Breakdown
- First and Second Downs: Rico Dowdle leads Hubbard 26-10
- Third Down: Hubbard leads Dowdle 5-2
He’s the complimentary third down back and while that role in an offense like this isn’t enough to demand he be rostered, it does subtract some from Dowdle’s ceiling case, especially if you, like me, believe that Carolina is playing from behind for the majority of this game.
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 13
Hubbard is projected to score 7.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hubbard to rush for 34 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 8 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Rams at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.