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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Zach Charbonnet's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

D'Andre Swift has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 10.7), and D'Andre Swift's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zach Charbonnet is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

RBSeattle Seahawks#28

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

13.2 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

D'Andre Swift and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG across 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives D'Andre Swift 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Zach Charbonnet posted 730 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: D'Andre Swift sits Week 10 while Zach Charbonnet is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Zach Charbonnet by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	10.7
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	171
Rushing Yards	1,087	730
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	45.6
Rushing TDs	9	12
Receptions	34	20
Receiving Yards	299	144
Targets	48	24
Total TDs	10	12
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

D'Andre Swift outscored Zach Charbonnet by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (13.2 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 D'Andre Swift or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Zach Charbonnet by 2.5 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.