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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Theo Johnson or Zach CharbonnetWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Zach Charbonnet over Theo Johnson in 2026.

Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Theo Johnson's 7.0, a 3.7 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and TE. Zach Charbonnet is Tier 5 among running backs, Theo Johnson is Tier 3 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 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.

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

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TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Theo Johnson

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

7.0 PPG10.7 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 5 (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) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Theo Johnson vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

Theo Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Zach Charbonnet in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zach Charbonnet is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Theo Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet 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.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Theo Johnson vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Theo Johnson	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	10.7
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	171
Rushing Yards	0	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	45	20
Receiving Yards	528	144
Targets	74	24
Total TDs	5	12
Age	25	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

10.7 PPG for Zach Charbonnet versus 7.0 for Theo Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Zach Charbonnet, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Theo Johnson or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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.

Should I draft Theo Johnson or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 fantasy points per game against Theo Johnson's 7.0 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Theo Johnson and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Theo Johnson and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.