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Bhayshul Tuten vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.7 PPG and 874 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bhayshul Tuten (5.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Zach Charbonnet as the starter and Bhayshul Tuten as depth.

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

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58
Bhayshul Tuten
PPG
5.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
307
Rush TDs
5
Rec
10
Rec Yds
79
Bye
Week 7
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
Bhayshul Tuten
Zach Charbonnet

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5.6 PPG10.7 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% 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.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 5.1-PPG gap gives Zach Charbonnet the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 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: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 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

If you can acquire Zach Charbonnet at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Bhayshul Tuten is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Zach Charbonnet outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. 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

Bhayshul Tuten vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBhayshul TutenZach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)5.610.7
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84171
Rushing Yards307730
Rush Yds/Game20.545.6
Rushing TDs512
Receptions1020
Receiving Yards79144
Targets1424
Total TDs712
Age2425
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 5.1 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 5.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Zach Charbonnet outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 5.1 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.