Chuba Hubbard vs Rhamondre Stevenson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: Chuba Hubbard is on bye in Week 5.
Rhamondre Stevenson gets LV, the 6th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 8.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chuba Hubbard by 0.0 points of value over replacement (5.9 vs 5.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Rhamondre Stevenson first (ADP 60.4 vs 77.7). If the model is right, Chuba Hubbard is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Rhamondre Stevenson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chuba HubbardCAR | Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | LV | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 8.9 | Stevenson +8.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | - | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 142.5 | Even |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 8.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 5.9 | 5.9 | Even |
| Overall rank | #65 | #66 | Hubbard by 1 |
| Position rank | RB28 | RB29 | |
| Market ADP | 77.7 | 60.4 | Hubbard +17.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 5?
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: Chuba Hubbard is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Chuba Hubbard or Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026 fantasy football?
Chuba Hubbard. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with 5.9 value over replacement, vs 142.5 points and 5.9 for Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.