The Carolina Panthers will visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
Chuba Hubbard cleared 17 PPR points in Weeks 1-2, but from Weeks 3-12, he didn’t have a single double-digit performance.
So, of course, he hangs 20.4 points on the Rams in Week 13, a team that believes it has a Super Bowl-level defense.
The 35-yard touchdown on the first drive (a nice design that saw Bryce Young hit him with a quick swing pass timed up with TE motion to get a downhill blocker in front of him) did most of the damage, but Hubbard did get six of the first 10 RB carries for Carolina prior to the bye and that was a change of pace from what we had seen prior.
Week 13 Participation Data
- Hubbard: 58.1% snaps, 15 routes, 19 touches (0 red zone)
- Held a 13-2 snap edge on third down
- Rico Dowdle: 43.5% snaps, 6 routes, 20 touches (0 red zone)
Blip on the radar or serious concern?
It doesn’t matter. It would matter if we were in Week 7 and having this discussion with months of runway to benefit, but we are in win-now mode, and the fact that we can reasonably ask that question needs to rule both of these players out of your flex conversation.
You’ll be OK. Not counting on a Panthers running back is probably a good thing for your overall mental health.
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 15
Hubbard is projected to score 11.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hubbard to rush for 56 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding two receptions for 13 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Panthers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
