Chuba Hubbard put up 119 total yards and found the end zone on Thursday Night Football, but it clearly wasn’t enough to get the job done, as the Packers still walked away with the win. Hubbard carried the rock 22 times for 81 yards and a touchdown, plus hauled in seven catches on eight targets for another 38 receiving yards. That’s a strong stat line on its own, with 29 total touches for the veteran running back.
The Game Plan That Just Didn’t Quite Hit
The Panthers coaching staff clearly wanted to run it back to 2025, trying to pull off another upset against the Packers by handing the ball to their main back and chewing up the clock. It worked for a while, giving Carolina some hope. But Hubbard, for all his strong production, just wasn’t able to duplicate the success Rico Dowdle had in that 2025 upset. He churned out yards and scored, sure, but the overall strategy didn’t stick the landing this time around, and that’s got to sting. You see the effort, but the outcome is what matters.
What’s Next For Hubbard and Carolina’s Offense?
Hubbard’s workload was definitely heavy, showing he’s a true workhorse back. Getting that extra rest before a Week 9 showdown with the Broncos is crucial for him to heal up and be ready to go again. Expect Carolina to feature him heavily once more, especially since they’re dealing with some significant pass-protection issues. When your offensive line can’t hold up in pass blocking, leaning on your run game and getting the ball into your running back’s hands is the smart play. Hubbard is looking like a low-end RB1 or a really solid RB2 right now, and the Panthers are going to need every bit of that production against Denver.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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