NBC Sports Rotoworld on Chuba Hubbard

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Hubbard ranked 45th in rush yards over expected per carry last year. He was easily passed by Rico Dowdle last year and is now dealing with a hamstring strain, giving Jonathon Brooks the opportunity to do the same early in the 2026 season.
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Hubbard's poor efficiency and hamstring strain threaten his lead-back role to Brooks.

Hubbard ranked 45th in rush yards over expected per carry last year and was easily passed by Rico Dowdle. He is now dealing with a hamstring strain, giving Jonathon Brooks the opportunity to take over early in the 2026 season. The source characterizes Hubbard as one of the worst picks on the board.

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