Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is a risky play in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota is No. 11 against opposing running backs in fantasy. They are not world beaters, but they are allowing just 3.92 yards per carry to opposing running backs. Charbonnet has not been the most efficient running back this season, but he has been a great touchdown scorer. Charbonnet has scored seven touchdowns this season. In games in which Charbonnet scores a touchdown, he delivers RB2 or flex value. If Charbonnet does not score a touchdown, he is only able to score single-digit fantasy points. While the Vikings have a solid defense, Seattle should be able to move the ball against them. If they reach the five-yard line, Charbonnet will have a good chance to score. However, with no teams on bye this week and minimal running back injuries, Charbonnet is likely off the fantasy radar. If you are forced to start him, he is a very risky play.
Nov 28, 2025 6:32 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will be a touchdown-dependent flex option once again when the Seahawks clash with the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. However, despite his touchdown-dependent status, Charbonnet has a great chance to score this week. The Titans are No. 22 in points allowed to opposing running backs in fantasy this season. They have also allowed 12 rushing touchdowns to running backs, which is good for 31st in the league. This team does not have much going for it on the defensive line, and Charbonnet could reap the benefits. Seattle will surely find itself in the red zone numerous times throughout this game. Charbonnet is the clear goal line back for this team, and he will likely receive multiple opportunities inside the five-yard line. If you are desperate for a running back start, Charbonnet could deliver for you in Week 12. It is worth noting that fellow running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) popped up on the injury report on Friday. If Walker were to sit or be limited, Charbonnet would be an automatic start this week.
Nov 21, 2025 6:43 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is running into a tough matchup in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are No. 2 against opposing running backs in fantasy. This defensive front simply does not allow running backs to get loose. Charbonnet has been a more efficient runner of late. He is coming off a game in which he ran for 5.93 yards per carry. However, Charbonnet's lack of passing game usage continues to be concerning. He has just eight targets on the season. Luckily, Charbonnet has scored six touchdowns, resulting in several flex or RB2 weeks. With the Seahawks' offense often at or near the goal line, Charbonnet's chances to score remain high on a weekly basis. In Week 11, it will be difficult to count on a touchdown from Charbonnet. With the Rams likely to keep the Seahawks out of scoring position more often than not, you could end up with a serious dud performance from the third-year pro. As such, Charbonnet should remain on your bench this week.
Nov 14, 2025 5:29 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has been wildly inefficient and ineffective this season. However, he remains fantasy relevant because his role at the goal line is netting touchdowns. Charbonnet will face a solid Cardinals defensive front in Week 10 as he continues to split time with fellow running back Kenneth Walker III. Either way, Charbonnet's inefficiencies make him difficult to trust as a legitimate starter for fantasy this week. Fortunately, Seattle's offense should have no issue moving the ball up and down the field against the Cardinals. Charbonnet already scored on this team in Week 4, and he should have had a second score in that game. With another four teams on bye in Week 10, you could throw Charbonnet in your flex and hope for a touchdown. He is a better bet than what you are likely able to scrape together on the waiver wire this week.
Nov 8, 2025 3:05 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is not a confident play in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders are No. 16 against opposing running backs in fantasy, but Charbonnet is an inefficient runner with low volume. However, Charbonnet has scored in four of his six games this season for a total of five touchdowns. When he scores, he generally delivers flex or RB2 value. When he has not scored, he has completely sunk your fantasy week. Touchdowns are a difficult statistic to project, but the Seahawks are as good a bet as anyone to find themselves at the goal line, handing the ball off to Charbonnet. This is especially true against a soft Commanders' defense. It is unlikely that you drafted Charbonnet to be a starter, but you may need his services in a week in which four teams are on a bye. If that is the case, the Charbonnet is a solid dart throw, albeit with a very low floor. Proceed with caution with Charbonnet in Week 9 if you must.
Oct 31, 2025 6:31 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet recorded 12 carries for 49 yards and two touchdowns in his team's 27-19 Week 7 win over the Houston Texans on Monday night. Seattle heavily features both Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III out of the backfield, but Charbonnet has carved out a consistent role as the team's preferred back at the goal line. The 24-year-old has now recorded 72 carries for 205 yards and five touchdowns across six games played so far this season. In games where both Charbonnet and Walker III are healthy, both backs have limited upside. Still, Charbonnet provides a safe floor as a good bet for double-digit touches and a feature back at the goal line. Charbonnet profiles as a low-end flex option for fantasy managers heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Washington Commanders.
Oct 21, 2025 11:09 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of five games played in 2025. However, that production has been anchored by touchdowns. Otherwise, Charbonnet has been nowhere near a starting fantasy option. Charbonnet is splitting time with fellow running back Kenneth Walker III. Both backs are stealing work from the other. Charbonnet has also been relatively inefficient on the ground this season. His 2.6 yards per carry are highly disappointing. The sledding does not project to improve in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Houston is No. 5 against opposing running backs in fantasy. Additionally, the Texans are allowing just 3.81 yards per carry to opposing backs. Unless the Seahawks find themselves at the goal line with a chance to hand it off to Charbonnet, he is likely to have a long day. Charbonnet is a touchdown-dependent flex option in Week 7. You can likely find a better wide receiver to fill your flex on the waiver wire.
Oct 17, 2025 8:53 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks believe running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet "complement each other well" and will "continue to vary their usage according to their weekly game plan and opponent," according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Through six weeks, Walker III has recorded 425 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 86 total touches, while Charbonnet has logged 186 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 64 total touches. As long as both backs are healthy, it appears it will remain difficult for fantasy managers to fully trust either one for high-end fantasy production. In Week 7 against the Houston Texans, Walker III profiles as a low-end RB2 while Charbonnet profiles as a low-end flex option.
Oct 15, 2025 11:29 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is a touchdown-dependent flex option in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Charbonnet has taken firm control over Seattle's goal line running back role, but his general efficiency has been atrocious. Charbonnet is averaging 2.75 yards per carry this season. He has yet to exceed 4.0 yards per carry in a game this year. However, Seattle's offense has been very effective in 2025, which has provided Charbonnet with plenty of chances to score this season. He is still splitting time with fellow running back Kenneth Walker III, which taps both of their ceilings. The Jaguars are the No. 18 team against opposing running backs in fantasy. There should be enough work to go around for both running backs to be fantasy relevant this week. Still, Charbonnet is a risky play if he does not find the end zone, given his relative lack of involvement in the passing game.
Oct 11, 2025 9:48 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is a flex option in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Charbonnet continues to split backfield duties with Kenneth Walker III. However, Charbonnet's lack of participation in the passing game is hurting his fantasy value. Charbonnet has scored double-digit fantasy points each time he has found the end zone this season. However, he scored one fantasy point in Week 2 when he did not score. The Seahawks trust Charbonnet as their short-yardage back. Given that this offense has demonstrated its ability to get into scoring position, Charbonnet is always a threat to score. However, he is too inconsistent to be considered for your RB2 spot. Additionally, the Buccaneers boast one of the better defensive fronts in the NFL. They have been middle-of-the-road against opposing running backs in fantasy, but opposing running backs are averaging less than three yards per carry. Charbonnet is a fine flex play, especially given that bye weeks have begun, but his upside is capped in Week 5.
Oct 3, 2025 7:53 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet rushed 12 times for 39 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also caught each of his two targets for a total of five receiving yards. Charbonnet's rushing efficiency has dropped to a pitiful 2.46 yards per carry so far this season, but he has still managed to post double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in two of his three games by vulturing touchdowns from Kenneth Walker III. Going forward, Charbonnet must continue to contribute as a touchdown scorer or pass catcher in order to be a fantasy starter, as he doesn't get enough production from his rushing volume alone. Walker is the running back to own in Seattle, while Charbonnet is a handcuff with RB3/flex appeal in deeper leagues. The Seahawks face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Sep 26, 2025 12:37 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is officially active for the Thursday night divisional tilt on the road against the Arizona Cardinals to kick off Week 4 action. Charbonnet was inactive in the team's Week 3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but he was a full-go in walk-through practices on a short week and will return to Seattle's backfield after missing just one game. In the first two weeks, Charb and Kenneth Walker III split touches right down the middle, with Charbonnet averaging a weak 2.1 yards per carry on 27 rushing attempts for 57 yards and one touchdown. The two RBs should continue to split the workload pretty evenly in Seattle going forward, but the better bet is that Charb sees a smaller workload in his return on a short week. With Charbonnet's snaps potentially being capped against Arizona, he's best left on your bench if you have other RB options.
Sep 25, 2025 7:41 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is expected to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after logging full practices throughout the week. Despite carrying a questionable tag, Charbonnet appears on track to return after missing last week's contest. The third-year back has struggled to gain traction in 2025, posting just 57 rushing yards on 27 carries while dealing with injuries that have cut his efficiency in half compared to his career averages. His outlook doesn't get any easier in Week 4, as Arizona's defense ranks fourth in the NFL against the run, giving up only 76.3 rushing yards per game. Even with his return, Charbonnet projects as a low-upside option and should remain on fantasy benches until he shows signs of turning his season around.
Sep 25, 2025 2:31 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Charbonnet sat out in Week 3, but has been able to get through practice this week. The fact that it's a short week probably has something to do with Charbonnet being tagged as questionable. The 24-year-old hasn't been given a ton of time to recover from his injury that sidelined him last Sunday. If he sits, Kenneth Walker III would be asked to carry a heavy workload. Last week, Walker rushed the ball 16 times and scored two touchdowns on the ground. If Charbonnet plays, he'll likely split up the carries with Walker in the backfield. The third-year back has some flex appeal if he's able to suit up on Thursday.
Sep 24, 2025 9:16 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) was listed as a full participant for the second straight day this week on Tuesday's estimated injury report, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Charbonnet missed the team's Week 3 blowout win over the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a foot injury, but he appears to be on track to return despite a short turnaround in Week 4 for a divisional clash against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The 24-year-old was unable to practice at all last week. Charbonnet's status on Wednesday will be worth watching. If he's able to return this week, it will be bad news for Kenneth Walker III's upside. In the first two games of the year, Walker and Charbonnet were involved in a timeshare. The former second-rounder has averaged just 2.1 yards per carry on 27 rushing attempts for 57 yards and a touchdown. If Charb is active on Thursday night, he'll be in play as an RB3/flex in fantasy lineups.
Sep 23, 2025 8:51 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Charbonnet was unable to suit up this past Sunday due to this foot injury. However, seeing him already listed as a full participant suggests he is in a position to return to action this Thursday when the Seahawks face the Arizona Cardinals. In Week 1, Charbonnet saw most of the opportunities in the Seattle backfield as he took 12 carries for 47 yards and a score. However, in Week 2, Charbonnet took the backseat to Kenneth Walker III as he only totaled a mere 10 yards on 15 attempts. If Charbonnet were to suit up, fantasy managers should expect both running backs to limit each other's ceilings as they will likely split carries on Thursday evening.
Sep 22, 2025 7:41 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) has officially been ruled out for his team's Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Charbonnet is the team's leader in rush attempts (27) heading into Week 3. His absence should mean a significant increase in workload for Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III. Walker III has a touchdown and 125 rushing yards so far this season, 105 of which came in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Charbonnet officially inactive, Walker III is a must-start fantasy running back in Week 3.
Sep 21, 2025 2:51 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. This isn't what fantasy managers want to see as Charbonnet has been unable to practice all week due to a foot issue. His absence is going to mean Kenneth Walker III is likely to see a large workload on Sunday. The two backs have been splitting up the duties with Charbonnet seeing 27 rushing attempts through two games. Now, Walker is going to be leaned on heavy in the running game against a shaky defensive unit. Fantasy managers should check back for another update just in case Charbonnet does get better. However, they should prepare to be without him for Sunday's game. Walker is looking like a must-start for Week 3 without any viable options behind him.
Sep 19, 2025 4:32 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stated in a recent interview that the plan is for running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet to operate in a true 1A/1B backfield committee. "You need multiple really good backs," said Macdonald. "I feel like in recent history, it's hard for it to be one bell cow all the time... We're fortunate to have the guys we have." It might not be the news fantasy managers were hoping for, but it's the correct move for the team, particularly with two talented options. According to the head coach, the plan is for both backs to have "ample opportunity" each week to impact the game on the ground. Seattle is currently a top ten team in terms of rush percentage, and if that trend is sustained, both backs will have valuable outings. However, they'll also cannibalize each other's fantasy ceilings. Both have solid standalone value at present.
Sep 19, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday due to a foot injury, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Charbonnet is probably going to need to return to practice on Friday to avoid being ruled out altogether for a Week 3 matchup this Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Even if the 24-year-old practices on Friday and plays on Sunday, he could lose valuable backfield touches to Kenneth Walker III in a good matchup at home against the 0-2 Saints. And if Charbonnet is out altogether, Walker will have RB1 upside in a likely workhorse role for Seattle. George Holani would serve as the Seahawks' RB2 behind Walker if Charbonnet is inactive, although he would not have standalone fantasy appeal as a streamer. Check back on Friday for Charb's official Week 3 status.
Sep 18, 2025 7:13 PM EST