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Zach Charbonnet start 'em, sit 'em fantasy football picks for Week 1 of 2025. Should you start or sit Zach Charbonnet for fantasy football lineups in Week 1?
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4
ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has flashed immense upside at times, but has rarely been given consistent opportunities in the offense. Throughout his two-year NFL career, the former UCLA product has only been given ample opportunities when starting running back Kenneth Walker III has been sidelined due to injury.
In 2024, Charbonnet averaged an eye-catching 23.9 PPR points per game in the contests in which he logged more than 41 offensive snaps. However, in the games where Charbonnet saw 40 or fewer offensive snaps, the running back posted a mere 6.9 PPR points per game. During these games, Charbonnet ran the ball just 4.9 times per game.
Despite his impressive play in the starting role, fantasy managers should not expect Charbonnet's role to change when Walker is healthy. As a result, this makes him very hard to trust in fantasy formats in their Week 1 contest against the San Francisco 49ers.
While Charbonnet remains one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football, he is best viewed as a desperation RB4 in 14+ team leagues. When Walker is on the field, he does not possess either a high ceiling or a floor. While reports have suggested that he may have an increased role this season, it is best to leave him on your bench until the coaching staff executes this change in a regular-season game.
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— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) August 30, 2025
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