Chuba Hubbard and the Panthers vs. the Saints: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 1:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Chuba Hubbard has a decent matchup when his Carolina Panthers meet the New Orleans Saints in their season opener (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Saints allowed 119.9 rushing yards per game last year, 22nd in the league.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 56.5 (-114)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 12.5 (-114)

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Hubbard’s Current Injury Status

  • Hubbard is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.

Hubbard’s Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
238 902 5 3.8 44 39 233 0

Hubbard’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Hubbard was 77th in the NFL with 269 total yards after the catch last year.
  • He was 36th in the NFL with 3.8 rushing yards per attempt last year (902 yards on 238 carries).
  • With 233 yards on 39 receptions, Hubbard was 135th in the league with 6.0 yards per catch last season.
  • He was targeted on 44 pass attempts last season, averaging 5.3 yards per target (124th in NFL).
  • Hubbard was 14th in rushing yards after contact last season with 435, thanks in part to 17 broken tackles.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Saints were the NFL’s 10th-ranked defense against the pass last year, allowing 207.3 passing yards per game.
  • New Orleans surrendered 22 passing touchdowns (1.3 per game) last season, which ranked its defense 16th in the NFL.
  • A season ago, the Saints ranked third in the NFL with 18 picks.
  • New Orleans allowed 119.9 rushing yards per game last year, ranking it as the NFL’s 22nd-ranked run D.
  • Hubbard and the Panthers will play the NFL’s fourth-ranked run defense from a season ago (10 rushing touchdowns allowed).

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