Who Should I Start? Zach Charbonnet or RJ Harvey

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.

Saturday, October 4, 9:16 AM

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey was able to earn a season-best 41% of snaps in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, this was due to replacing J.K. Dobbins for the majority of the 4th quarter in a blowout win. The rookie running back will look to carve out a role against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. While Harvey will increasingly develop confidence in the coaching staff and through his own experience on the field, it's likely that, barring an injury to Dobbins, he will continue to be a change-of-pace back in closer games. The explosive rookie is developing some standalone value as a flex starter. Still, Dobbins' strong performances might continue to hold him back from reaching his actual ceiling as a talented 2nd round pick. Harvey is considered a solid FLEX play and is currently RB34 in the latest RotoBaller Week 5 rankings.