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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tucker Kraft vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tucker Kraft (12.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Charbonnet (10.7 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.

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

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TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Tucker Kraft

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

12.6 PPG10.7 PPG

8 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Tucker Kraft vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tucker Kraft (TE, Green Bay Packers) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 8 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.

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: Tucker Kraft (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?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. 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.
•Tucker Kraft saw 44 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tucker Kraft vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tucker Kraft	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	10.7
Games Played	8	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	171
Rushing Yards	3	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.4	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	32	20
Receiving Yards	489	144
Targets	44	24
Total TDs	6	12
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Tucker Kraft outscored Zach Charbonnet by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 10.7). 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 Tucker Kraft or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

Do Tucker Kraft and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Tucker Kraft and Zach Charbonnet share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.