Zach Charbonnet vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Zach Charbonnet by 3.9 points of value over replacement (-51.8 vs -55.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Alvin Kamara first (ADP 154.1 vs 156.3). If the model is right, Zach Charbonnet is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach Charbonnet | Alvin Kamara | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | SEA | NOR | |
| Overall rank | #138 | #147 | Charbonnet by 9 |
| Position rank | RB51 | RB54 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 74.0 | Charbonnet +3.9 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.8 | -55.7 | Charbonnet +3.9 |
| Market ADP | 156.3 | 154.1 | Charbonnet +2.2 cheaper |
| Injury flag | PUP | None |
Should I draft Zach Charbonnet or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Charbonnet. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -51.8 value over replacement, vs 74.0 points and -55.7 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.