The Houston Texans will travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. 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 1?
Chubb is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will 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 1?
With Joe Mixon’s ankle injury sidelining him through September at the very least, Nick Chubb becomes a roster-worthy player for now. While it would be great to see Chubb succeed this season, it is wise to view him as more of a bandage than a long-term solution for your backfield. He has missed 24 games over the past two seasons, averaged just 3.3 yards per attempt in 2024 with the Browns, and is coming off a broken foot he suffered in December.
That said, he projects for about 15 touches this week, which can be useful if you waited to address the running back position with a Zero-RB build. In that case, this is exactly the profile you want access to as you wait for your late-round dart throws to work their way into more routine roles.
Chubb being healthy when Mixon is not gives him a chance to earn more trust. Until he proves otherwise, however, consider him a flight risk. These early-season touches, while valuable, might not lead to enough work as the season progresses to demand he remain rostered in standard-sized leagues.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Nick Chubb’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Chubb is projected to score 11.4 points in PPR formats. This includes 67.4 rushing yards, 0.4 rushing touchdowns, 1.2 receptions 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 1 Weather Impact: Texans at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
