Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or Zach Charbonnet

Sunday, October 12, 12:01 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable after being a limited participant in practice. The veteran running back has remained a productive ball carrier and pass catcher in his age-30 season, but we've started to see the Saints opt for somewhat of a split between him and Kendre Miller lately. Kamara's eight receptions over the last two games keep him in the high-end RB3/flex range for fantasy football, but he's no longer a top-tier workhorse. That is especially true against a Patriots defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to running backs in 2025.

Saturday, October 11, 9:48 AM

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.