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ANALYSIS: The Panthers accumulated 43+ rushing attempts during three of their four matchups from Weeks 12-16, and Carolina’s recent propensity to run the ball had also restricted Sam Darnold to an average of 22 attempts per game.
Chuba Hubbard and D’Onta Foreman also combined for 123 carries during that sequence, as Hubbard carried 47 times (11.8 per game) and generated 274 yards (68.5 per game), while his 43.9% snap share nearly matched Foreman’s 44.7%.
Carolina’s strategic approach was altered in Week 17, as they only ran the ball 22 times. This also limited Foreman and Hubbard to a combined 16 carries.
However, Darnold launched a season-high 37 passing attempts, and Hubbard remained productive through his involvement as the pass-catching presence from the backfield. Hubbard captured all three of his targets and eclipsed 50+ receiving yards for the second time in his last three games.
Hubbard's versatility supplies the potential for him to accumulate touches when the Panthers remain run-heavy or if they increase their reliance on the pass. That vaults him into consideration if you are attempting to locate a flex option in your PPR leagues.
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