The Houston Texans will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. 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 2?
Chubb is not on the injury report and is expected to 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 2?
Nick Chubb looked good on Sunday?
I mean, I guess. He ran 13 times for 60 yards, but he didn’t catch his lone target against the Rams and the deeper you dive into the data, the more red flags appear.
If you leave the injury off to the side for a moment and simply evaluate what we saw on Sunday, I’m still not sold. This Houston offensive line struggled for the majority of the opener, and yet, Chubb was better before contact than league average on nine of his 13 attempts.
That doesn’t feel the least bit sticky.
Factor in the injuries, and Chubb feels more like a roster bandage than the answer to your questions. In the absence of Joe Mixon, four different running backs handled multiple carries, and while he was the clear lead of the bunch, this is a situation begging for someone to step up.
If you don’t have Nico Collins on your roster, I don’t think you want exposure to the Texans in any capacity until they prove to us that last week’s mess was the exception and not the rule.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Chubb’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Chubb is projected to score 10.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Chubb to rush for 64 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception 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 2 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
