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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Jacobs has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (14.6 to 10.7), and Josh Jacobs's 14 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.

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

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RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

14.6 PPG10.7 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG across 15 games with the Green Bay Packers, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives Josh Jacobs 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. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Josh Jacobs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zach Charbonnet is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 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?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Josh Jacobs's 15. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Josh Jacobs caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	10.7
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	171
Rushing Yards	929	730
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	45.6
Rushing TDs	13	12
Receptions	36	20
Receiving Yards	282	144
Targets	44	24
Total TDs	14	12
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Josh Jacobs outscored Zach Charbonnet by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 10.7). 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 Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 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 3.9 points per game.

Do Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Zach Charbonnet by 3.9 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.