Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or Chuba Hubbard

Friday, December 26, 3:54 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) will miss his fifth consecutive game after another week of DNPs at practice. With rookie Devin Neal (hamstring), who had handled New Orleans' bellcow duties in Kamara's stead, hitting Injured Reserve prior to the team's Week 16 matchup with the Jets, fantasy managers were left to debate whether Audric Estime or Evan Hull would step in and benefit from the favorable matchup. Turns out it was tight end Taysom Hill, who saw season highs in snaps, carries, targets, receptions, and both rushing and receiving yards, while adding a 38-yard touchdown pass for good measure. The Saints face another plus matchup in the Titans in Week 17, and with Hill likely in line to again be worked heavily into New Orleans' game plan, he's a near must-start wherever he is tight end eligible.

Saturday, December 27, 2:12 PM

Chuba Hubbard trudged through another underwhelming performance in Week 16 against the Buccaneers. The Carolina RB had six carries for 27 yards. He also added one reception for seven yards and finished the game with 4.4 PPR points. It was Hubbard's second consecutive game with five or fewer PPR points. In Week 17, the Panthers will face the Seahawks. Seattle ranks seventh in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs this year. Hubbard does not offer much fantasy appeal this week with a tough matchup, and he has not seen enough consistent volume overall this season. Outside of Week 13, Hubbard has not logged more than 10 carries in a game since Week 8. He is fully off the fantasy radar for Week 17.