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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 874 yards gives a reliable baseline. Alvin Kamara at 7.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Charbonnet higher, but do not fade Alvin Kamara entirely.

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

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RBNew Orleans Saints#41

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 8

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

Alvin Kamara

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.7 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alvin Kamara is producing at 35% 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.

Alvin Kamara vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Alvin Kamara and Zach Charbonnet is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints running back put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 11 games; Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 10.7 in 16. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Zach Charbonnet, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 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.

One scheduling note: Alvin Kamara is off Week 8 and Zach Charbonnet Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Alvin Kamara (age 30, 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 Alvin Kamara by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alvin Kamara's 11. 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.
•Alvin Kamara caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Zach Charbonnet is 5 years younger than Alvin Kamara (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	10.7
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	171
Rushing Yards	471	730
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	45.6
Rushing TDs	1	12
Receptions	33	20
Receiving Yards	186	144
Targets	39	24
Total TDs	1	12
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

10.7 PPG for Zach Charbonnet versus 7.7 for Alvin Kamara in 2025. The baseline favors Zach Charbonnet, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 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 Alvin Kamara and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Alvin Kamara by 3.0 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.