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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tony Pollard vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Tony Pollard's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Zach Charbonnet edges Tony Pollard by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Zach Charbonnet goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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RBTennessee Titans#30

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

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

Tony Pollard

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

10.0 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tony Pollard is producing at 45% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tony Pollard vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Tony Pollard (10.0 PPG) and Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Tony Pollard played 17 games for the Tennessee Titans; Zach Charbonnet suited up 16 times for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Tony Pollard ran for 1082 yards and 5 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: Tony Pollard 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: Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Tony Pollard 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.
•Tony Pollard caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Zach Charbonnet is 4 years younger than Tony Pollard (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tony Pollard vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tony Pollard	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	170	171
Rushing Yards	1,082	730
Rush Yds/Game	63.6	45.6
Rushing TDs	5	12
Receptions	33	20
Receiving Yards	206	144
Targets	41	24
Total TDs	5	12
Age	29	25
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Tony Pollard by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 10.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tony Pollard or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Tony Pollard's 10.0 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.

How many fantasy points did Tony Pollard and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 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 0.7 points per game.

When are Tony Pollard and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tony Pollard (TEN) 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 Tony Pollard or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Tony Pollard by 0.7 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.