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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Johnson vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.7 PPG and 874 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Ty Johnson (5.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Zach Charbonnet as the starter and Ty Johnson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

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

Ty Johnson

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

5.2 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ty Johnson is producing at 24% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Zach Charbonnet carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ty Johnson vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.2 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Zach Charbonnet (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 10.7 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zach Charbonnet carries a 5.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ty Johnson ran for 200 yards and 3 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: Ty Johnson sits Week 12 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

If you can acquire Zach Charbonnet at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ty Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 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 Ty Johnson by a projected 93 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Ty Johnson 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ty Johnson vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Johnson	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.2	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	88	171
Rushing Yards	200	730
Rush Yds/Game	11.8	45.6
Rushing TDs	3	12
Receptions	24	20
Receiving Yards	263	144
Targets	33	24
Total TDs	5	12
Age	28	25
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zach Charbonnet holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 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 5.5 points per game.

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

Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ty Johnson or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Ty Johnson by 5.5 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.