The Carolina Panthers (1-3) will host the Miami Dolphins (1-3) in Week 5. 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 5?
Update: Chuba Hubbard is officially inactive today.
Hubbard (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins and will likely be a game-time decision. Hubbard (calf) didn’t participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough.
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 Chuba Hubbard in Week 5?
We all seem to agree that Chuba Hubbard is an above-average talent, and there is no debating his role as the bellcow in Carolina, but if he’s not finding the end zone, he’s in trouble.
In Weeks 1-2, he scored and was a top-10 producer at the position. In Weeks 3-4, he didn’t and wasn’t a top-25 running back in PPR formats.
All running backs at some level need touchdowns to sustain value, so I’m not turned off by that idea, but given the ineptitude of the Panthers, it’s a problem.
Splash plays have also been hard to come by for Hubbard in 2022: 10.4% of his carries gained 10+ yards last season, 3.8% this season. There simply isn’t much room to operate in this Bryce Young system, but he’s been able to salvage some value with 3+ targets in all four weeks.
There is no real blueprint for Hubbard to post a top-5 week, but in this matchup where the game script should stay reasonably neutral, I suspect we see him flirt with RB1 status for the week, and that makes him a viable play in every form of fantasy.
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 5
Hubbard is projected to score 14.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hubbard to rush for 69 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.