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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Nick Chubb vs Ty ChandlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ty Chandler is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.9 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ty Chandler is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ty Chandler and Nick Chubb are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

RBMinnesota Vikings#99PPG LEADER

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Nick Chubb

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

5.5 PPG5.9 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% of elite pace and Ty Chandler at 27%. That ranking gap means Nick Chubb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Nick Chubb vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Nick Chubb and Ty Chandler is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG with the Houston Texans across 15 games, and Ty Chandler posted 5.9 with the Minnesota Vikings in 14.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Nick Chubb ran for 506 yards and 3 touchdowns; Ty Chandler posted 265 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Nick Chubb has his bye in Week 8, and Ty Chandler rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ty Chandler outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler's 14. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nick Chubb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nick Chubb vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	5.9
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	83
Rushing Yards	506	265
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	18.9
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	13	18
Receiving Yards	67	135
Targets	20	0
Total TDs	3	3
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

5.9 PPG for Ty Chandler versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb in 2025. The baseline favors Ty Chandler, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Nick Chubb or Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ty Chandler has the edge at 5.9 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Nick Chubb and Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Nick Chubb and Ty Chandler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Ty Chandler (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Nick Chubb or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ty Chandler outscored Nick Chubb by 0.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.