Chuba Hubbard vs Eli Heidenreich
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chuba Hubbard by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-10.7 vs -11.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Chuba Hubbard carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chuba HubbardCAR | Eli HeidenreichPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 122.9 | 122.6 | Hubbard +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -10.7 | -11.0 | Hubbard +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #83 | #84 | Hubbard by 1 |
| Position rank | RB32 | RB33 | |
| Market ADP | 81.2 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I draft Chuba Hubbard or Eli Heidenreich in 2026 fantasy football?
Chuba Hubbard. He projects 122.9 fantasy points with -10.7 value over replacement, vs 122.6 points and -11.0 for Eli Heidenreich (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.