Nick Chubb’s Future with Texans Sparks Fantasy Questions

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans‘ signing of Nick Chubb has raised eyebrows among fantasy football managers, questioning whether the veteran running back still has something to offer. Chubb, who is now 29, is coming off two injury-plagued seasons. After suffering a torn ACL and other injuries, he played only 10 games over the past two years.

Chubb’s career took a significant hit after his injury in Week 2 of 2023. Last season, he managed to play in eight games, but his production dwindled, recording just 332 rushing yards and three touchdowns. His struggles included a season-ending foot injury and his ranking as the RB63 in PPR formats.

Despite this, minimal investment has led some fantasy managers to consider Chubb as a potential dark horse. Houston’s coaching staff, and analysts like John Crumpler, believe he could find success sharing the backfield with Joe Mixon, who is currently injured.

With 82.5% of Chubb’s rushing yards coming after contact last season, his toughness remains intact. However, questions surround his ability to consistently take on a significant workload, especially with a competitive rookie like Woody Marks also vying for touches.

The Texans have a light schedule early in the season, presenting a rare opportunity to draft Chubb late in fantasy drafts. His performance could improve if he stays healthy, making him a high-reward option for fantasy managers willing to take a chance.

Meanwhile, the Texans’ offensive line remains a concern, which could further hinder Chubb’s performance. Nonetheless, as the season approaches, monitoring Chubb’s progression in training camp could clarify his role in Houston’s offense.

Chubb’s future in fantasy football hinges on Joe Mixon’s status and his overall health in the upcoming season.