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Chuba, you know, uh he had a great 2024 season, was one of the most efficient running backs on a per-carry basis in 2024, then took a step back last year because he dealt with the calf injury. I think that just never really got right for him... I do believe a lot of his production was limited by that calf strain. And so a lot of people are just saying that I'm done with Chuba. He wasn't explosive last year, etc. Calf injuries can have a really big impact on running backs. So, I I love what you said. I wouldn't fully give up on Chuba. This looks like a split backfield to me with Hubbard as the lead on early downs, and then Brooks playing a ton on passing downs, which caps both players' upside.
STACKED’s take
Hubbard's 2025 calf injury limited explosiveness; OL injuries compound risk.
Hubbard had a great 2024 season with elite per-carry efficiency, then took a step back in 2025 because he dealt with a calf injury that never fully resolved. Calf injuries can have a substantial impact on running back performance and explosiveness. The source cautions against fully giving up on Hubbard despite last season's disappointing efficiency metrics, as a lot of his production was likely limited by that calf strain. Panthers offensive line injuries (Chris Brazell out, Taylor Moton hurt, Ickey Ekwonu returning from patella tendon injury) create additional downside risk for the backfield. Hubbard is the lead back on early downs in a split backfield with Jonathan Brooks, who is expected to play significant snaps on passing downs; this role split caps upside for both players in the weak Panthers offense.
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