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Fantasy football managers who took RBs early in drafts don’t need to alter their lineups much at the position. While thinking isn’t necessary if you roster RB Jahmyr Gibbs and RB Bijan Robinson, RB Chuba Hubbard and RB Cam Skattebo are viable options for those who need an RB2 or went with a zero-RB strategy.
Between the two RBs viewed in the same range in fantasy football rankings for Week 3, should you start Hubbard or Skattebo?
Below, we’ll discuss whether to start Hubbard or Skattebo in fantasy football (factoring in PPR scoring settings) and highlight their Week 3 PrizePicks projections.
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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em RBs, Week 3: Chuba Hubbard or Cam Skattebo?
Let’s dive into our Week 3 fantasy football start ‘em, sit ‘em decision between Hubbard and Skattebo.
All stats used in this article are from PFF or Sumer Sports unless stated otherwise. Fantasy rankings and fantasy point totals are courtesy of FantasyPros.
Why Start Chuba Hubbard?
Chuba Hubbard Week 3 PrizePicks Projections: 71.5 Rush Yards, 15.5 Receiving Yards, 17.5 Rush Attempts, 14.5 Fantasy Score
- RB Jonathon Brooks was recently placed on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers, making RB A.J. Dillon the only competition for touches behind Hubbard right now.
- Across the first two weeks of the season, Hubbard is the RB8 in fantasy points per game (19.1).
- Of the 52 RBs with 10 or more rushing attempts, Hubbard is ninth in EPA/rush (0.06).
- Hubbard has handled 66.7% of Carolina’s red-zone carries (6), and he’s posting the 10th-highest rushing success rate (66.7%) in the red zone among RBs with at least 10 attempts.
- Plus, Hubbard has recorded 2 receiving TDs in the red zone.
- The Cleveland Browns are 23rd in rush EPA (-0.02) and 30th in rushing success rate (49.0%) allowed in 2026, per RBSDM.
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Why Start Cam Skattebo?
Cam Skattebo Week 3 PrizePicks Projections: 57.5 Rush Yards, 11.5 Receiving Yards, 2 Receptions, 15 Rush Attempts, 12 Fantasy Score
- With QB Jaxson Dart ruled out for the rest of the season, the New York Giants could lean on their rushing attack more.
- Over their first two games, the Giants are 24th in neutral pass rate (49.0%).
- Among the 52 RBs with at least 10 rushing attempts, Skattebo is 20th in EPA/rush (-0.08) despite being on a Giants squad that was an underdog in the first two weeks.
- New York is a 2.5-point home favorite over the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, per PrizePicks.
- Skattebo has gotten all 5 of the red-zone rushing attempts in the Giants’ offense this season.
- The Titans’ defense is 19th in rushing EPA (-0.08) and 18th in rushing success rate (40.6%) allowed this year.
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Week 3 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Verdict: Start Chuba Hubbard
In addition to Hubbard having a better QB situation with QB Bryce Young excelling to begin the new season, he gets more valuable usage in the passing game than Skattebo. Hubbard has caught 5 passes this season, and he’s tallied the fourth-most yards per reception (9.8) among RBs with at least 5 targets.
Meanwhile, Skattebo also had veteran RB Devin Singletary and RB Najee Harris combined for 23 snaps and 13 routes run in Week 3, compared to his 34 snaps and 19 routes run.
Considering that Hubbard is in a much better offensive environment in a favorable matchup and with less competition for touches, start him in fantasy football with more confidence than Skattebo.
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Hubbard and Skattebo are likely going to be starters in plenty of fantasy football lineups in Week 3. When factoring in their matchups and roles, Hubbard gets the slight nod over Skattebo this time around.
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