Chris Rodriguez vs Zach Charbonnet
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.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Rodriguez by 1.7 points of value over replacement (-64.5 vs -66.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Zach Charbonnet first (ADP 134.2 vs 157.2). If the model is right, Chris Rodriguez 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.
| Chris RodriguezJAX | Zach CharbonnetSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 69.1 | 67.4 | Rodriguez +1.7 pts |
| Points per game | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -64.5 | -66.2 | Rodriguez +1.7 |
| Overall rank | #158 | #161 | Rodriguez by 3 |
| Position rank | RB56 | RB57 | |
| Market ADP | 157.2 | 134.2 | Rodriguez +23.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | PUP |
Should I draft Chris Rodriguez or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Rodriguez. He projects 69.1 fantasy points with -64.5 value over replacement, vs 67.4 points and -66.2 for Zach Charbonnet (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.