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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.0), and Zach Charbonnet's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kareem Hunt 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

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

Kareem Hunt

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

8.0 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% 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.

Kareem Hunt vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Kareem Hunt and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG across 17 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 2.7-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. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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: Kareem Hunt is off Week 5 and Zach Charbonnet Week 11. 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.

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: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 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?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt 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.
•Zach Charbonnet is 5 years younger than Kareem Hunt (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	171
Rushing Yards	611	730
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	45.6
Rushing TDs	8	12
Receptions	18	20
Receiving Yards	143	144
Targets	25	24
Total TDs	9	12
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Kareem Hunt by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.0). 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 Kareem Hunt or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Kareem Hunt by 2.7 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.