With most fantasy football scoring systems involving a point per reception (PPR), the value of players like Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb take a hit, because in his first 4 NFL seasons, he has never been used extensively in the pass game.
Below, we look at Nick Chubb‘s 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where should draft him.
Chubb is viewed as a 1-trick pony, but it’s a really good trick. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in the last 3 seasons and the only year he didn’t was his rookie season when he ran for 996 yards.
Nick Chubb’s ADP: 19.79
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
In 42 games played in the last 3 seasons, Chubb has averaged 91 rushing yards a game, but it his lack of use as a receiver — just 72 receptions and 3 touchdown in that same span — that has his value dropping him to the bottom end of the RB1 category.
His ADP of 19.79 puts him in the pack of 2nd round fantasy draft picks. He is slightly behind Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals) with an ADP at 14.61, and D’Andre Swift (Detroit Lions) at 17.45 and is slightly ahead of Saquon Barkley (New York Giants) at 20.67 and Aaron Jones (Green Bay Packers) at 22.27.
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Nick Chubb’s 2021 stats
Games: 14
Carries | rushing yards: 228 | 1,259
Rushing touchdowns: 8
Receptions | receiving yards: 20 | 174
Receiving touchdowns: 1
Where should you draft Chubb?
The PPR component of fantasy leagues is a little overrated in my view with the exception of those at the very top of the draft that get ranked higher because they catch 60 or more passes. Most featured backs don’t get to those types of numbers or, if they do, they’re not a 20-carry-a-game rusher.
Chubb’s use in Cleveland’s offense is similar to what Derrick Henry does in Tennessee. He’s a 2-down back for the most part — Kareem Hunt is the designated receiver in the backfield — but it’s hard to deny the production he gives. Not only does he average more than 100 yards from scrimmage per game, he has averaged 10 touchdowns a year.
PPR purists (if there is such a thing) may disagree, but I would rank Chubb ahead of Mixon and Swift, making him a value if he is still on the board where his ADP has him coming off.
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