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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Herbert vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 874 yards gives a reliable baseline. Khalil Herbert at 5.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Charbonnet higher, but do not fade Khalil Herbert entirely.

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

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RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Khalil Herbert

PPG

5.8

Games

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

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

Khalil Herbert

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

5.8 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Herbert: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Khalil Herbert is producing at 26% 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.

Khalil Herbert vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Khalil Herbert and Zach Charbonnet for your lineup, you are not alone. Khalil Herbert finished the 2025 season at 5.8 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (12 games), and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 for the Seattle Seahawks (16 games).

That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Zach Charbonnet is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Khalil Herbert ran for 248 yards and 2 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.

Khalil Herbert has his bye in Week 12, 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

Zach Charbonnet is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Khalil Herbert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Khalil Herbert (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?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Khalil Herbert by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Herbert'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Herbert vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Herbert	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	10.7
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	171
Rushing Yards	248	730
Rush Yds/Game	20.7	45.6
Rushing TDs	2	12
Receptions	12	20
Receiving Yards	85	144
Targets	0	24
Total TDs	2	12
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Khalil Herbert's 5.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Herbert or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 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 Khalil Herbert and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 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 4.9 points per game.

When are Khalil Herbert and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Herbert or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Khalil Herbert by 4.9 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.