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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Wilson vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Michael Wilson

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Michael Wilson vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Michael Wilson has his bye in Week 14, Zach Charbonnet in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Michael Wilson 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.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Wilson vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Wilson	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	171
Rushing Yards	0	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	78	20
Receiving Yards	1,006	144
Targets	126	24
Total TDs	7	12
Age	26	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Wilson at 10.7 PPG, 0.0 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 Michael Wilson or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 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 0.0 points per game.

When are Michael Wilson and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.