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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Zach Charbonnet

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Jahmyr Gibbs is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.3 PPG and 1,839 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jahmyr Gibbs as the starter and Zach Charbonnet as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jahmyr Gibbs

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

19.3 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jahmyr Gibbs is producing at 88% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Jahmyr Gibbs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Zach Charbonnet: Who Should You Start?

Jahmyr Gibbs and Zach Charbonnet are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions running back averaged 19.3 PPG in 2025, a full 8.6 points per game ahead of Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 with the Seattle Seahawks. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 8.6-PPG gap gives Jahmyr Gibbs the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Zach Charbonnet profiles as a more traditional rusher with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zach Charbonnet is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 146 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGibbsCharbonnet

PPG (Half-PPR)19.310.7

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)328171

Rushing Yards1,223730

Rush Yds/Game71.945.6

Rushing TDs1312

Receptions7720

Receiving Yards616144

Targets9424

Total TDs1812

Age2425

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Zach Charbonnet by 8.6 PPG in 2025 (19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

Do Jahmyr Gibbs and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jahmyr Gibbs and Zach Charbonnet share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Jahmyr Gibbs or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Zach Charbonnet by 8.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.