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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyjae Spears vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 874 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyjae Spears at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Charbonnet higher, but do not fade Tyjae Spears entirely.

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

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RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

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

Tyjae Spears

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

6.9 PPG10.7 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tyjae Spears is producing at 31% 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.

Tyjae Spears vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Tyjae Spears and Zach Charbonnet is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans running back put up 6.9 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 10.7 in 16. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Zach Charbonnet, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Zach Charbonnet profiles as a more traditional rusher with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Tyjae Spears is off Week 9 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

Zach Charbonnet is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyjae Spears is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Tyjae Spears (age 24) 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?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. 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.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyjae Spears vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyjae Spears	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.9	10.7
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	171
Rushing Yards	283	730
Rush Yds/Game	21.8	45.6
Rushing TDs	2	12
Receptions	45	20
Receiving Yards	264	144
Targets	50	24
Total TDs	2	12
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

10.7 PPG for Zach Charbonnet versus 6.9 for Tyjae Spears 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 Tyjae Spears or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 Tyjae Spears and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Tyjae Spears and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears (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 Tyjae Spears or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Tyjae Spears by 3.8 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.