NickChubb

News: 12 hours agoChubb was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Spin: When reporters asked about Chubb's absence, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans simply responded, "we'll see as the week goes on." There was no clear sign of trouble during Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos, with Chubb taking 11 carries for 34 yards while playing 36 percent of snaps on offense, including a 40 percent snap share and two carries during the fourth quarter. Woody Marks will likely get more playing time if Chubb isn't available Sunday against Jacksonville, but Dare Ogunbowale, Dameon Pierce and British Brooks could also mix in for a few snaps/touches.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Chubb signed with the Texans during the offseason. Once one of the league's best rushers, Chubb has been riddled by injuries over the past two seasons. He missed all but two games in 2023 due to a major knee injury and, after returning for eight games in 2024, a broken foot cost him the final three games of the season. Chubb was not his usual, elite self when active last season, averaging 3.3 yards per carry while playing only 40% of Cleveland's offensive snaps. Now more than a year removed from the knee injury, perhaps Chubb can get back on track in 2025, but that will be a tough road at age 29 and without much contribution as a receiver. Joe Mixon will miss, at least, four games to open 2025, so Chubb has a shot at flex value during that team. He's worth a late flier.