Nick Chubb Week 17 Preview vs. the Chargers

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb has a tough matchup in Week 17 (Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET), up against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers are allowing the ninth-fewest rushing yards in the NFL, 103.8 per game.

Chubb has compiled 505 rushing yards on 121 attempts (36.1 ypg) this year, with three rushing TDs. Chubb also helps out as a receiver, catching 13 balls for 67 yards (4.8 ypg).

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Chubb vs. the Chargers

• Chubb vs the Chargers (since 2021): 3 GP / 75 RUSH YPG / 1 RUSH TD
• The Chargers have given up 100 or more yards on the ground to just three opposing rushers during the 2025 season.
• Los Angeles has allowed 11 opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Chargers have allowed two or more rushing TDs to four opposing rushers this season.
• The 103.8 rushing yards per game allowed by the Chargers defense makes them the NFL's ninth-ranked run defense.
• Opponents of the Chargers have totaled 16 touchdowns on the ground (1.1 per game). The Chargers' defense is 19th in the NFL in that category.

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Chubb Rushing Insights

• Chubb hit the over on his rushing yards total set by bookmakers in five of his 14 opportunities this season (35.7%).
• The Texans, who are 20th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 56.1% of the time while running 43.9%.
• He has carried the ball in 121 of his team's 409 total rushing attempts this season (29.6%).
• Chubb has rushed for a score in three of his games this year but has yet to score more than once in a single contest.
• He has scored three of his team's 29 offensive touchdowns this season (10.3%).
• He has 13 red zone carries for 18.6% of the team share (his team runs on 50.7% of its plays in the red zone).

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Chubb's Recent Performance