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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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. Kyle Monangai at 8.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Charbonnet higher, but do not fade Kyle Monangai entirely.

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

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RBChicago Bears#38

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

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

Kyle Monangai

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

8.1 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyle Monangai is producing at 37% 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.

Kyle Monangai vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kyle Monangai and Zach Charbonnet for your lineup, you are not alone. Kyle Monangai finished the 2025 season at 8.1 PPG for the Chicago Bears (17 games), and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 for the Seattle Seahawks (16 games).

That 2.6-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. Kyle Monangai ran for 783 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.

Kyle Monangai has his bye in Week 10, 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: Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Kyle Monangai by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai 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

Kyle Monangai vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	171
Rushing Yards	783	730
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	45.6
Rushing TDs	5	12
Receptions	18	20
Receiving Yards	164	144
Targets	30	24
Total TDs	5	12
Age	23	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Kyle Monangai's 8.1. 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 Kyle Monangai or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Kyle Monangai and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Monangai or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Kyle Monangai by 2.6 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.