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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Zach Charbonnet vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zay Flowers (11.8 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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RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Zach Charbonnet

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

10.7 PPG11.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 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) WR in most league formats.

Zach Charbonnet vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 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, Zay Flowers in Week 13. 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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Zay Flowers 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.
•Zay Flowers caught 86 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Zach Charbonnet vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Zach Charbonnet	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	11.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	171	201
Rushing Yards	730	62
Rush Yds/Game	45.6	3.6
Rushing TDs	12	1
Receptions	20	86
Receiving Yards	144	1,211
Targets	24	118
Total TDs	12	6
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Zay Flowers outscored Zach Charbonnet by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (11.8 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 Zach Charbonnet or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 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 Zach Charbonnet and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

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

Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.