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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

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

Brenton Strange

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

7.9 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 7, Zach Charbonnet in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange'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.
•Brenton Strange saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	10.7
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	171
Rushing Yards	0	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	46	20
Receiving Yards	540	144
Targets	60	24
Total TDs	3	12
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Brenton Strange by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 7.9). 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 Brenton Strange or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 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 2.8 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (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.