Chuba Hubbard Out-Carried, Held to 38 Total Yards in Loss to Saints

Chuba Hubbard was relegated to a secondary option in the Panthers' 20-17 loss to the Saints, being out-carried by Rico Dowdle 16-8. Hubbard rushed eight times for 29 yards and added one reception for nine yards, totaling just 38 scrimmage yards. Dowdle reclaimed the lead-back role with 17 touches compared to Hubbard's nine. This marks Hubbard's sixth game in the last seven where he's been held below 50 yards from scrimmage, indicating limited success against the Saints' defense.