Huddle Up: Hubbard had 4.7 yards per carry (YPC), while Rico Dowdle managed just 2.9 YPC on his 18 carries, although he did score a touchdown. Hubbard was relegated to reserve status two weeks ago, and last Sunday it looked like a good move. This week, Hubbard outproduced Dowdle in yards per carry, but it isn't likely to make head coach Dave Canales reconsider the move just yet. However, if we continues to see Hubbard outgained Dowdle in yards per carry, it could re-open the competition. Keep Hubbard on your fantasy roster, but keep him reserved for now.

Huddle Up: As expected, Hubbard was operating as the clear-cut backup, while the team rolled with Rico Dowdle as the workhorse. The team wasn't disappointed, as Dowdle posted 130 rushing yards and two scores against a previously top-5 rushing defense on the road. Based on this showing, you can expect Dowdle to be the top back again in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints, with Hubbard only providing an occasional breather. His fantasy value is in the toilet right now.

Huddle Up: Hubbard has been a tremendous asset for fantasy managers in the past, but essentially, Dowdle has won the starting job. He sent a two-game total scrimmage yards franchise record when Hubbard was sidelined, something not even Hubbard, or the likes of Christian McCaffrey, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, etc. has been able to accomplish. For now, he might need Dowdle to stumble or suffer an injury before he gets a chance to start again. Don't cut Hubbard in fantasy leagues, but keep him reserved, as his role is expected to dwindle.

Huddle Up: Hubbard was splitting the backfield touches, and while the TD was nice, he had just 2.8 yards per carry (YPC), to 6.8 YPC for Rico Dowdle. As long as he is splitting the load with Dowdle, his fantasy ceiling is a bit limited. Hubbard is only worth using as a RB3 or flex fantasy option due to the presence of Dowdle.

Huddle Up: Hubbard was splitting the backfield touches, and while the TD was nice, he had just 2.8 yards per carry (YPC), to 6.8 YPC for Rico Dowdle. As long as he is splitting the load with Dowdle, his fantasy ceiling is a bit limited. Hubbard is only worth using as a RB3 or flex fantasy option due to the presence of Dowdle.

Huddle Up: Hubbard was making his way back from a two-game absence due to a calf injury, but the tailback landscape in Carolina has changed dramatically since his last appearance. Rico Dowdle set a franchise record with total scrimmage yards in the two-game span when Hubbard was sidelined, and the team essentially split drives with the two backs, while the total touches were also nearly an even split. Hubbard was hurt, and he was a RB2 in most leagues. Now, treat him more as a RB3 or flex fantasy option heading into Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. The situation could eventually become a hot-hand situation, which fantasy managers never like to see.