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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

RJ Harvey vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, RJ Harvey and Zach Charbonnet are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

RJ Harvey

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, RJ Harvey is producing at 49% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

RJ Harvey vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. RJ Harvey finished the 2025 season at 10.8 PPG over 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Zach Charbonnet clocked in at 10.7 across 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 0.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Zach Charbonnet profiles as a more traditional rusher with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: RJ Harvey is off Week 10 and Zach Charbonnet Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: RJ Harvey (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?

•RJ Harvey outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	RJ Harvey	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	171
Rushing Yards	540	730
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	45.6
Rushing TDs	7	12
Receptions	47	20
Receiving Yards	356	144
Targets	58	24
Total TDs	12	12
Age	25	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor RJ Harvey at 10.8 PPG, 0.1 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 RJ Harvey or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 0.1 points per game.

When are RJ Harvey and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey (DEN) 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 RJ Harvey or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Zach Charbonnet by 0.1 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.