Cam Skattebo vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?
Cam Skattebo and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG across 8 games with the New York Giants, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.
A 3.8-PPG gap gives Cam Skattebo 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. Cam Skattebo ran for 410 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.
One scheduling note: Cam Skattebo is off Week 11 and Zach Charbonnet Week 10. 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.
