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Nick Chubb or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Nick Chubb is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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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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
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14 RB
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nick Chubb vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatNick ChubbSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)5.513.4
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)83214
Rushing Yards5061,140
Rush Yds/Game33.771.3
Rushing TDs37
Receptions1337
Receiving Yards67273
Targets2050
Total TDs39
Age3029
Experience7 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nick Chubb or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Nick Chubb and Saquon Barkley is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Nick Chubb or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 across 16. 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 Nick Chubb and Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.9 points per game.

When are Nick Chubb and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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