Zach Charbonnet vs Demond Claiborne
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 Zach Charbonnet by 3.7 points of value over replacement (-66.2 vs -69.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach CharbonnetSEA | Demond ClaiborneMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 67.4 | 63.7 | Charbonnet +3.7 pts |
| Points per game | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -66.2 | -69.9 | Charbonnet +3.7 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #167 | Charbonnet by 6 |
| Position rank | RB57 | RB59 | |
| Market ADP | 134.2 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | PUP | None |
Should I draft Zach Charbonnet or Demond Claiborne in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Charbonnet. He projects 67.4 fantasy points with -66.2 value over replacement, vs 63.7 points and -69.9 for Demond Claiborne (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.