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Austin Ekeler or Nick ChubbWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Nick Chubb is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders
Austin Ekeler
PPG
9.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
45
Rec Yds
360
Bye
Week 14
RBHouston Texans#59 RB
Nick Chubb
PPG
5.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
506
Rush TDs
3
Rec
13
Rec Yds
67
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Ekeler vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerNick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)9.05.5
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12683
Rushing Yards425506
Rush Yds/Game30.433.7
Rushing TDs33
Receptions4513
Receiving Yards36067
Targets020
Total TDs53
Age-30
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Should I start Austin Ekeler or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler and Nick Chubb is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Nick Chubb averaged 5.5.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Nick Chubb in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Austin Ekeler and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Ekeler (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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