Chuba Hubbard vs J.K. Dobbins
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start J.K. Dobbins this week: Chuba Hubbard is on bye in Week 5.
J.K. Dobbins gets LAC, the 24th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 7.1 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Chuba Hubbard, and it isn't close: 16.7 points of value over replacement separate them (5.9 vs -10.8).
The draft market agrees: Chuba Hubbard goes first at ADP 77.7 vs 85.5 for J.K. Dobbins.
| Chuba HubbardCAR | J.K. DobbinsDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 7.1 | Dobbins +7.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | - | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 125.8 | Hubbard +16.7 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 5.9 | -10.8 | Hubbard +16.7 |
| Overall rank | #66 | #86 | Hubbard by 20 |
| Position rank | RB29 | RB31 | |
| Market ADP | 77.7 | 85.5 | Dobbins +7.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 |
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or J.K. Dobbins in Week 5?
Start J.K. Dobbins this week: Chuba Hubbard is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Chuba Hubbard or J.K. Dobbins in 2026 fantasy football?
Chuba Hubbard. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with 5.9 value over replacement, vs 125.8 points and -10.8 for J.K. Dobbins (RB, PPR).