The Carolina Panthers suffered a heavy 43-13 home defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, running back Chuba Hubbard’s struggles after halftime also caught fans’ attention, as he failed to record any rushing yards in the second half.
Panthers fans react to Hubbard’s struggles
Chuba Hubbard’s struggles after halftime also caught fans’ attention. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Disappointed supporters took to social media to express their frustration with his performance.
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A fan tweeted, “Got damn is Chuba Hubbard f-cking dead? Zero second half yards ...wtf”
Deep Dive
How many rushing yards did Chuba Hubbard record against the Buccaneers?
Hubbard finished with 33 rushing yards on seven carries and no touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 27 yards.
Was Chuba Hubbard injured after recording no rushing yards in the second half?
The Panthers had not announced or confirmed an injury for Hubbard. The article reported no indication that he was dealing with an injury.
How had Chuba Hubbard performed before the Panthers’ loss to the Buccaneers?
In his first five appearances of the 2026 season, Hubbard rushed for 426 yards on 89 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per carry, with four rushing touchdowns. He also had 11 catches for 85 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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Another fan wrote, “Who told the Panthers that I bet on Chuba Hubbard anytime TD?”
Another X user expressed surprise at Hubbard’s performance and commented, “I cannot believe Hubbard didn’t try and stat pad.”
A fan added, “Chuba Hubbard who been averaging 120 yards on 24 rushes the last 2 weeks has 5 for 23… Panthers smh how you down 33 to 6 smh.”
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A fan added, “Chuba Hubbard who been averaging 120 yards on 24 rushes the last 2 weeks has 5 for 23… Panthers smh how you down 33 to 6 smh.”
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Hubbard finished the game with seven carries for 33 rushing yards and no touchdowns. The 27-year-old also added four receptions for 27 yards.
No reported injury for Chuba Hubbard
Although his second-half production was disappointing, there was no indication of an injury concern, as the Panthers had not released any statement or confirmation suggesting that he was dealing with an injury.
Hubbard's season stats so far
Entering the Week 7 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard had enjoyed a productive start to the 2026 NFL season.
Across his first five appearances, the Panthers running back recorded 426 rushing yards on 89 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and scoring four rushing touchdowns. He also contributed in the passing game, catching 11 of 13 targets for 85 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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