Overall, Chubb racked up 1,494 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a hefty five yards per carry. 3. Whether or not he is used more as a receiver remains to be seen, but it seems pretty clear that at least as of right now, Chubb isn’t a big-time threat as a pass-catcher. Chubb turned his 44 touches against the Steelers into 150 yards, good for a respectable 3.89 yards per touch. Predicted Stat Line: 17 attempts, 61 yards; 1 reception, 12 yards (8.3 fantasy points). But Hunt will be a top option until Chubb comes back, and then will resume being a solid FLEX player the rest of the way. Chubb stamped his name among the best running backs in the league this past year, which is something that not a whole lot of people anticipated. Week 3: vs. Washington I predicted that Pittsburgh would shut him down in Week 6, but depending on playoff positioning, Chubb could see an uptick in efficiency if the Steelers are out and the Browns remain in contention. Whether they’ll start to gel by Week 3 is another question, however, and I doubt that their offense will keep them in too many games. Philly’s defense looked like a pass-funnel for the first half of 2019, but they eventually got healthy enough to finish 14th against the pass. Since then, the Ravens reinvented their linebacking corps — once during the season, and again during the draft. Nick Chubb Weekly Fantasy Finishes 2019. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/10/fantasy-football-waivers-nick-chubb-hunt-dernest-johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves: NLCS Game 4 live stream, TV channel, start time, odds, Mark Sanchez completely fooled 'The Masked Singer' panel and fans, NFL Week 6 betting locks: Steelers’ defense will keep the Browns in check, A fan has been taunting the Astros with a megaphone from balcony near the Padres' stadium, Daryl Morey's 13-year run with the Rockets summed up in 5 incredible stats, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2. Probably not. Bell, of course, was waived by the New York Jets on Tuesday and was free to sign with any NFL team. Predicted Stat Line: 15 attempts, 73 yards; 1 reception, 3 yards, 1 TD (14.6 fantasy points). He has the starting job locked up. To compensate, they traded for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from San Francisco. They were a complete run-funnel last year, ranking 31st in defensive efficiency against the run. Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network. Chubb accumulated 298 carries in 2019. Travis... You might be switching on your television to FOX on Thursday night to get ready for some mid-week NFL action, but you'll encounter the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers playing Game 4 of the NLCS instead. Here are the five cut-ups we’ll be looking at this week…. How Nick Chubb's injury affects the fantasy football values of Kareem Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson. Get instant advice on whether you should trade Nick Chubb for Robby Anderson in standard leagues. I do think the next name below will get more carries than you think. Predicted Stat Line: 20 attempts, 112 yards; 1 reception, 4 yards, 1 TD (18.6 fantasy points). Week 11: vs. Eagles Final Stat Line: 283 attempts, 1,323 yards; 26 receptions, 131 yards, 11 TDs, 1 FUM (235.4 fantasy points). Week 15: at Giants One thing that did go right for the Browns, though, was Nick Chubb. The unit ranked ninth-worst last season, but I’m optimistic that Ron Rivera can start turning things around. Chubb’s lack of work in the passing game is a larger problem in PPR formats than in standard or half-PPR. Also, Austin Hooper is a better run blocker than David Njoku. Predicted Stat Line: 15 attempts, 82 yards; 1 reception, 5 yards, 1 TD (15.7 fantasy points). Depending on how well the Browns do next year, this game could have serious playoff implications. Nick Chubb has a fairly strong floor, where the rushing attempts will be there and the chances of rushing touchdowns will be a plus. Week 4: at Cowboys That said, there is some good news for Chubb entering 2020: the Browns added depth along their offensive line. I’m not sure we’ll see him have the same type of success in 2020. Taking all of that into consideration, I do not expect Chubb to finish sixth again. To counter the loss of Greg Robinson to free agency (and drug trafficking charges), they landed both Jack Conklin and Jedrick Wills. Dalvin Cook – 123. Also, he logged just nine catches between Weeks 10 and 17 after totaling 27 grabs between Weeks 1 and 9. Share this article 391 shares share tweet text email link Charles Curtis. A top 10 finish is still possible, but it would not even surprise me if he falls out of the top 10 entirely. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Follow us on Twitter @FantasyPros for exclusive advice and contests, © Copyright 2010-2020 FantasyPros.com The Browns will need to put their best feet forward if that’s the case, but I expect the Ravens to once again control Cleveland’s ground game in this one. As offensive coordinator for the Vikings, Stefanski emphasized the run — but whether he did so at the behest of Mike Zimmer and Gary Kubiak is unclear. Week 10: vs. Texans He didn’t score, but I expect that to change this year. Beyond our fantasy football content, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. Predicted Stat Line: 16 attempts, 77 yards; 3 receptions, 25 yards, 1 TD, 1 FUM (17.2 fantasy points). Factors like this are why your league’s championship should take place before Week 17. Predicted Stat Line: 17 attempts, 48 yards; 1 reception, 8 yards (6.6 fantasy points). You have to reward Chubb for how great he was last season, so he will probably still be the featured back. Chubb ends his season at home against the Steelers. Now? You can find our entire 2020 Player Game-By-Game Projection series here. Unlike the Eagles, the Jaguars hosted a true funnel defense. Two of the NFL’s best young workhorses play each other in this one: Chubb and Josh Jacobs. 1. That said, the Giants’ additions of Xavier McKinney and James Bradberry were not enough to fix their secondary, so lots of early-game passing scores could box Chubb out of the game script. The Cleveland Browns were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2019, winning just six games and missing the playoffs in spite of entering the season with Super Bowl aspirations. The Browns draw the Eagles here, and that doesn’t bode well for Chubb. This will make him relatively safe and he will have plenty of … If you survive his Week 14 performance, Chubb’s date with the Giants could keep you in the race for the championship. This one is really tricky because it largely depends on how much Stefanski elects to use Chubb. Another fun fact: after Chubb went down, he amassed 13 carries for 95 yards. He's only played in two games this season and has rushed for just 74 yards. Complete early mock drafts using our free draft simulator >>. As long as that happens, Chubb should come close to his RB10 expert consensus ranking (ECR). Week 7: at Bengals So as we do when there are injuries like this, we examine how it affects the names involved here on the Browns, including Chubb: It’s pretty simple here: sit him on your bench and wait. Pencil Chubb in as a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 in PPR leagues next year. Expect more of the same in this one. The first batch of PFF 2020 fantasy football projections for the Cleveland Browns like Nick Chubb to continue his ascent, but they’re less optimistic about Baker Mayfield. People tend to forget that Hunt was a Pro Bowler with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 and was on his way to another spectacular campaign in 2018 before the Chiefs cut him after his domestic violence video surfaced. 2020 Outlook: Heading into the 2020 season, Chubb has some question marks surrounding him. Chubb earned 96 yards and a score against the Jets last year, and as long as Cleveland is still in the playoff hunt, he should post similar numbers in this spot. Predicted Stat Line: 13 attempts, 42 yards; 1 reception, 2 yards (5.4 fantasy points). The 24-year-old ranked sixth among all halfbacks in total fantasy points, finishing behind Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, Aaron Jones, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook. That said, Chubb should see minimal yardage falloff (he posted 1,494 yards in 2019), and improved blocking and play-calling could lead to positive touchdown regression (he had eight scores in 2019). Nick Chubb — the NFL’s second-leading rusher — will be out for a little while this season after an MCL injury, although the Cleveland Browns note that he’ll be back at some point this year.