Chuba Hubbard vs Jonathon Brooks
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Chuba Hubbard this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (8.1 vs 7.1).
Both face CLE, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
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: 17.2 points of value over replacement separate them (0.0 vs -17.2).
The draft market agrees: Chuba Hubbard goes first at ADP 77.7 vs 88.5 for Jonathon Brooks.
Health note: Jonathon Brooks carries an injury flag of IR (Abdomen), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chuba HubbardCAR | Jonathon BrooksCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CLE | CLE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.1 | 7.1 | Hubbard +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #16 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.6 | 119.4 | Hubbard +17.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 0.0 | -17.2 | Hubbard +17.2 |
| Overall rank | #69 | #92 | Hubbard by 23 |
| Position rank | RB29 | RB32 | |
| Market ADP | 77.7 | 88.5 | Brooks +10.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks in Week 3?
Start Chuba Hubbard this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (8.1 vs 7.1).
Should I draft Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks in 2026 fantasy football?
Chuba Hubbard. He projects 136.6 fantasy points with 0.0 value over replacement, vs 119.4 points and -17.2 for Jonathon Brooks (RB, PPR).