Chuba Hubbard vs Jonathon Brooks
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Chuba Hubbard- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 17.3 vs 3.1 pts/game
- More points per game: 18.0 vs 4.7
- More opportunity: 78% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections clearly separate them: Chuba Hubbard at 17.3 PPR points per game to Jonathon Brooks's 3.1. This week's Clutch Score has Chuba Hubbard at 16.3 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 0.0.
So far in 2026 Chuba Hubbard has carried the heavier workload (78% snap share, 114 touches to Jonathon Brooks's 12), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Chuba Hubbard has scored more per game this season (18.0 to 4.7 PPR across 6 and 2 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Chuba Hubbard is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Hubbard | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| Position rank | RB11 | RB78 |
| Opponent | @ GB | @ GB |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 17.3 | 3.1 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 108.1 | 9.3 |
| Points / game | 18.0 | 4.7 |
| Games played | 6 | 2 |
| Scoring rank | RB14 | RB70 |
| Snap share | 78% | 25% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 3 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 5 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks for the rest of 2026?
Chuba Hubbard is a clear call over Jonathon Brooks from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks?
Chuba Hubbard projects for 17.3 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 3.1 for Jonathon Brooks. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks?
Chuba Hubbard has 108 PPR points in 2026 (18.0 per game over 6 games), to 9 for Jonathon Brooks (4.7 per game over 2).
Who should I start in Week 8, Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks?
Chuba Hubbard has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 16.3 PPR points to 0.0 for Jonathon Brooks, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.