ZachCharbonnet

News: 5 days agoCharbonnet ran for 52 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries without being targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 26-0 rout of the Vikings.

Spin: Charbonnet took full advantage of the lopsided nature of Sunday's contest, accruing six of his 14 carries -- including the touchdown run -- as Seattle was burning clock in the fourth quarter. It was the 24-year-old's eighth rushing touchdown of the season, matching the career-best mark he posted across 17 games as a sophomore. Unlike last year, Charbonnet has experienced a dip in efficiency as a rusher (-0.7 YPC) while seeing his role as a pass-catcher evaporate in 2025 (nine receptions in 11 appearances). Those factors cap Charbonnet as a flex option in fantasy for next Sunday's road tilt against Atlanta.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Charbonnet is entering his third NFL season and is expected to remain the primary backup to Kenneth Walker III. Charbonnet got some run as Seattle's lead back last season and showed well. In the six games Walker missed, he averaged 18.3 touches and 19.2 fantasy points per game. Despite the success, Charbonnet was the clear No. 2 the 11 weeks Walker played, averaging 6.1 touches (10 max) and 6.5 fantasy points (12.1 max). Charbonnet is a young (24), high-pedigree (second-round) back who has played well, so perhaps new OC Klint Kubiak will give him more run. It is best to treat him as an elite insurance bench hold.