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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.7), and Zach Charbonnet's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Aaron Jones is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Zach Charbonnet carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Aaron Jones (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Zach Charbonnet (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 10.7 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zach Charbonnet carries a 2.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zach Charbonnet posted 730 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Zach Charbonnet is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Zach Charbonnet is 6 years younger than Aaron Jones (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.7
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	171
Rushing Yards	548	730
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	45.6
Rushing TDs	2	12
Receptions	28	20
Receiving Yards	199	144
Targets	41	24
Total TDs	3	12
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zach Charbonnet holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Aaron Jones's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Aaron Jones by 2.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.