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Alexander Mattison vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Zach Charbonnet outscored Alexander Mattison by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 12 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Zach Charbonnet is the clear pick. Alexander Mattison profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99
Alexander Mattison
PPG
5.3
Games
14
Rush Yds
255
Rush TDs
2
Rec
14
Rec Yds
95
Bye
Week 10
RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER
Zach Charbonnet
PPG
10.7
Games
16
Rush Yds
730
Rush TDs
12
Rec
20
Rec Yds
144
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Alexander Mattison
Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

5.3 PPG10.7 PPG
14 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% 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.

Alexander Mattison vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Alexander Mattison and Zach Charbonnet for your lineup, you are not alone. Alexander Mattison finished the 2025 season at 5.3 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (14 games), and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 for the Seattle Seahawks (16 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Zach Charbonnet is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 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.

Alexander Mattison has his bye in Week 10, and Zach Charbonnet rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zach Charbonnet is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Alexander Mattison is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Zach Charbonnet outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAlexander MattisonZach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)5.310.7
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)74171
Rushing Yards255730
Rush Yds/Game18.245.6
Rushing TDs212
Receptions1420
Receiving Yards95144
Targets024
Total TDs212
Age-25
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Alexander Mattison's 5.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 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 Alexander Mattison and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Zach Charbonnet outscored Alexander Mattison by 5.4 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.