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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (12.3 to 10.7), and Jaylen Warren's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zach Charbonnet is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

12.3 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.3 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Zach Charbonnet (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 10.7 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaylen Warren carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Zach Charbonnet profiles as a more traditional rusher with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, 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

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: Jaylen Warren (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?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	10.7
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	171
Rushing Yards	958	730
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	45.6
Rushing TDs	6	12
Receptions	40	20
Receiving Yards	333	144
Targets	45	24
Total TDs	8	12
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Warren holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Warren or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 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 Jaylen Warren and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Warren or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Zach Charbonnet by 1.6 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.