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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 10.7), and Najee Harris's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zach Charbonnet 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: 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, Najee Harris is producing at 58% 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.

Najee Harris vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Zach Charbonnet (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 10.7 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Najee Harris carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Najee Harris sits Week 9 while Zach Charbonnet is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Najee Harris (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?

•Najee Harris outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Najee Harris 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

Najee Harris vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	171
Rushing Yards	1,010	730
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	45.6
Rushing TDs	6	12
Receptions	30	20
Receiving Yards	225	144
Targets	0	24
Total TDs	7	12
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Najee Harris or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 2.1 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Zach Charbonnet by 2.1 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.