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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 14.4 PPG with 1,533 yards gives a reliable baseline. Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyren Williams higher, but do not fade Zach Charbonnet entirely.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

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

Kyren Williams

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

14.4 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kyren Williams and Zach Charbonnet for your lineup, you are not alone. Kyren Williams finished the 2025 season at 14.4 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (17 games), and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 for the Seattle Seahawks (16 games).

That 3.7-point weekly advantage for Kyren Williams 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. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 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.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyren Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Charbonnet is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) 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?

•Kyren Williams outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyren Williams 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

Kyren Williams vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	171
Rushing Yards	1,252	730
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	45.6
Rushing TDs	10	12
Receptions	36	20
Receiving Yards	281	144
Targets	50	24
Total TDs	13	12
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyren Williams at 14.4 PPG, 3.7 points per game above Zach Charbonnet's 10.7. 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 Kyren Williams or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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 3.7 points per game.

Do Kyren Williams and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyren Williams 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 Kyren Williams or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Zach Charbonnet by 3.7 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.