Raheim Sanders vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?
Raheim Sanders and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG across 4 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.
A 6.0-PPG gap gives Zach Charbonnet the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Raheim Sanders ran for 92 yards and 1 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.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
