Kirk Cousins, Chuba Hubbard, and Christian Watson emerge as fantasy football surprises
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
As the NFL season progresses, several players have surprised fantasy football managers with strong performances. Kirk Cousins leads the Las Vegas Raiders to a 3-0 record, ranking ninth among QBs with an average of 19.7 points per game. Chuba Hubbard of the Carolina Panthers has stepped up as the starting RB, currently ranked ninth in fantasy with 17.7 points per game after injuries to teammates. Meanwhile, Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers has solidified his role as the No. 1 WR, averaging over 20 points per game and scoring a touchdown in each game so far. These performances highlight the unpredictability of breakout players in fantasy football.
- •Kirk Cousins averages 19.7 points, ranked ninth among QBs.
- •Chuba Hubbard is the RB1 for the Panthers, averaging 17.7 points.
- •Christian Watson leads Packers receivers, averaging over 20 points per game.
- •Cousins achieved NFL history with three touchdowns in each of his first three games.
- •Hubbard's role solidified after Jonathan Brooks was placed on injured reserve.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Football Surprises So Far?
"The NFL season is three weeks deep and has already delivered plenty of surprises. The same is true for fantasy football. Some players have fallen short of expectations, while others have exceeded them. One universal truth in fantasy football is that you can’t always predict who’s going to break out. This year, three players have […] The post Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Football Surprises So Far? appeared first on The Lead.
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