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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Zach Charbonnet vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 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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RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Zach Charbonnet

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Zach Charbonnet vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 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.

Zach Charbonnet has his bye in Week 11, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz'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.
•Zach Ertz caught 50 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Zach Charbonnet is 10 years younger than Zach Ertz (25 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Zach Charbonnet vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Zach Charbonnet	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.8
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	171	101
Rushing Yards	730	0
Rush Yds/Game	45.6	0.0
Rushing TDs	12	0
Receptions	20	50
Receiving Yards	144	504
Targets	24	72
Total TDs	12	4
Age	25	35
Experience	2 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Zach Charbonnet or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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 Zach Charbonnet and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

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

Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.