That said a high touchdown total could boost Chubb into a top five fantasy finish without any increase in his target volume. His fantasy ceiling remains limited though without significant target volume. Nick Chubb will likely be one of the better runners in the NFL for the next couple of seasons. The only flaw in Chubb game from a fantasy perspective is his lack of involvement in the passing game as he has only averaged 21.5 targets per season despite seeing a career high 50 targets in 2019. He has also never finished outside the top ten in the league in Yards Created with a career high 906 Yards Created in 2021 (no. Chubb has finished inside the top ten in rushing since his rookie season and was second in the league in rushing in both 20. In his rookie season Chubb was in a three-way committee with Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson yet still lead the Browns in rushing with 996 yards despite seeing a 37.4-perecnt snap share. He was selected with the third pick in the second round of the NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, for picks after his teammate Sony Michel. The Steelers rank 31st in schedule-adjusted. Chubb remains one of the most efficient backs in the NFL (5.5 YPC) and he'll now get another exploitable matchup. He's now finished as RB7 and RB5 in his last two games. Measuring at 5 foot 11 inches and 227 pounds Chubb is the ideal size of an NFL bell cow back. Nick Chubb went off against the Packers, rushing 17 times for 126 yards and a touchdown while catching 3-of-4 targets for 58 yards. Nick Chubb entered the 2018 NFL draft and tested at the NFL Combine running a 4.52 40 time. Chubb continued to split the touches with Michel in 2017 as a senior but still rushed for 1,345 yards scored 15 total touchdowns. Chubb returned in 2015 and rushed for over 1,000 yards while splitting the backfield with Sony Michel. The following year, Chubb appeared poised to best his prior season yardage totals but sustained a horrific looking knee injury and only played in 6 games before missing the remainder of the season.
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If Hunt is traded or were injured, Chubb seemingly has top-five talent- and workload-based upside, though D’Ernest Johnson is perfectly capable of taking over Hunt’s role.In his true freshman season as a Bulldog, Nick Chubb rushed for 1,547 yards and 16 total touchdowns adding 18 receptions for 213. 17:41 ET 21:41 - Nick Chubb ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries Sunday in the Cleveland Browns' 41. He finished RB10 last season and is going off the board as the RB13, which seems reasonable given all the uncertainty surrounding Watson and the Browns’ passing game. Find the latest Nick Chubb stats, news and bio.
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He has only averaged 1.4 receptions per game over the last two seasons, so if Kareem Hunt remains with the team and Watson is suspended, Chubb’s upside is questionable. If Deshaun Watson receives a hefty suspension–which is looking more and more likely–then Jacoby Brissett will likely helm a suspect passing game, increasing the pressure (and defensive focus) on Chubb and the running game. The problem for Chubb is the Browns’ dicey quarterback situation. Here is how his targets were during his first three seasons: 2018: 16 games, 29 targets. The Browns have one of the best offensive lines in the league, and Chubb’s 18.3 touches per game were the 11th-most at his position. Now, the receiving game should be interesting for Chubb in 2021.
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It should be noted that Chubb’s touches haven’t really spiked when Hunt has missed time over the past two seasons.Ĭhubb is arguably the best pure runner in the league and isn’t a bad receiver, either, though he’s underutilized in the passing game. If Hunt is traded or were injured, Chubb seemingly has top-five talent- and workload-based upside, though D’Ernest Johnson is perfectly capable of taking over Hunt’s role. On Madden NFL 23, Nick Chubb has an Overall Rating of 96 as a Superstar X-Factor with Power Back Archetype and has a Default Stride High and Tight Running Style. He finished RB10 last season and is going off the board as the RB13, which seems reasonable given all the uncertainty surrounding Watson and the Browns’ passing game. Quickly compare stats, fantasy rankings and points to find out which player is a better option. He has only averaged 1.4 receptions per game over the last two seasons, so if Kareem Hunt remains with the team and Watson is suspended, Chubb’s upside is questionable. View a side-by-side comparison of Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb. The Browns have one of the best offensive lines in the league, and Chubb’s 18.3 touches per game were the 11th-most at his position. Chubb is arguably the best pure runner in the league and isn’t a bad receiver, either, though he’s underutilized in the passing game.