Nick Chubb Jumps into Top 3 in Rushing Leader Odds After Contract Extension

The Cleveland Browns have their workhorse back for the next three years. Cleveland and Nick Chubb agreed to a three-year, $36.6M dollar deal on Saturday. Chubb is one of the best backs in the league and is expected to live up to the contract he just signed. 

WynnBET has moved Nick Chubb into top three on the odds list to lead the league in rushing yards this season. Derrick Henry is still the heavy favorite at +225, but Chubb is now tied with Jonathan Taylor with +800 odds to do so. 

Chubb missed four games last season due to a knee injury, but still ran for over 1,000 yards. He averaged 88.9 yards per game on the ground and ended the season with 12 touchdowns. The season prior, when he was healthy for the entire year, Chubb ran for 1,494 yards and eight touchdowns. He was only 46 yards yards away from Henry, who led the league that season.

With his contract secured, the Browns are showing they are all in on Chubb. Kareem Hunt is still on the roster and is expected to play a big role, but Chubb is the No. 1 back for the Browns. 

At +800, Cubb has great value going into this season. When Chubb is healthy, he is one of the best running backs in the league. Hunt was able to take a lot of the workload after Chubb got injured. The Browns stayed with their split backfield, taking away opportunities from Chubb. All he has to do is stay healthy and the carries will follow. 

Cleveland also has an elite offensive line for Chubb to run behind, which only makes his job easier. Chubb is in a great situation and now has the health and confidence needed to grab his first rushing title. 

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