RB: Chuba Hubbard - CAR

2024 Season Summary

Core Stats (15 Games Played)

• Rushing: 250 carries, 1,195 yards (4.8 YPC), 10 rushing touchdowns

• Receiving: 43 receptions on 54 targets, 171 yards, 1 receiving touchdown

• Touches per Game: 19.5

• Fantasy Finish: RB15 overall

• Injury Note: Placed on IR late in the year with a knee/calf issue

Efficiency & Advanced Metrics

• RYOE: Ranked 3rd overall; 4th in RYOE per attempt

• Yards After Contact: 3.5 YAC per carry (up from 2.9 in 2023), 3rd-best among RBs with ≥170 attempts

• Volume: Top‑12 in both carries and targets per game

Notable Achievements

• Signed a 4-year, $33.2M contract extension in November 2024 (with $15M guaranteed)

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Role & Depth Chart

• Panthers’ RB room includes Rico Dowdle (free agent), Trevor Etienne (rookie), and Jonathon Brooks (PUP list)

• Despite added competition, Hubbard projects as the primary back due to performance and contract security

Volume & Usage Expectations

• Reasonable projection: ~250 carries and ~50 targets again in 2025

• Panthers offense expected to improve under new OC Dave Canales, with faster tempo and more play volume

Headliner Take

Chuba Hubbard enters the 2025 fantasy football season as the clear lead back for the Carolina Panthers after a strong 2024 campaign in which he logged 250 carries for 1,195 rushing yards (4.8 YPC) and 10 touchdowns, along with 43 receptions for 171 yards. His efficiency stood out, ranking near the top of the league in rush yards over expected and yards after contact, while Carolina rewarded him with a multi-year extension. There is some competition behind him in Rico Dowdle who could establish a stable offensive role, Hubbard profiles as a reliable, high-volume option for fantasy managers, offering solid RB2 value with upside depending on the Panthers’ offensive consistency. If this Panthers offense picks up anywhere near where it left off Chuba could flirt with Top 12 production again in 2025.