Out
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
184
YDS
730
TD
12
YDS
144
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Charbonnet is likely overqualified as the RB2 in Seattle behind Kenneth Walker, and when the latter missed time in 2024 due to injury, the former demonstrated his value. Charbonnet was good enough as a spot starter in Walker's place to potentially make their workload split more even in 2025 than it was in 2023 or 2024 – years in which Walker got most of the touches and Charbonnet got little more than passing-down scraps. Walker is the more explosive runner, but Charbonnet's combination of passing-down skills and size (6-foot-1, 214 pounds) arguably makes him just as valuable. The Seahawks could very well give both RBs large workloads in 2025 under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, because new quarterback Sam Darnold struggles to deal with pressure and doesn't have great receiving weapons. In such a scenario, Charbonnet might provide FLEX utility even when Walker is healthy, in addition to the usual RB1 upside if Walker were to miss time. Charbonnet scored six touchdowns in his six starts last season, with 66 or more yards from scrimmage in each game. Read Past Outlooks
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Extent of knee injury still TBD
Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the Seahawks are "pretty sure" Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round win against the 49ers, but the team hasn't determined the full extent of the injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
At the very least, Charbonnet will miss the rest of the postseason due to the knee injury, and Macdonald relayed to Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Monday that it's "a significant knee injury, unfortunately. ... He's going to need surgery, so he's got a long road to come back." Once its severity becomes evident, a more precise timetable for Charbonnet's recovery should be more clear, but he appears poised to miss a good portion of the 2026 campaign. Kenneth Walker is set to lead the team's backfield in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams and potentially beyond that point, while practice-squad members Velus Jones and Cam Akers are candidates to be brought up to the active roster, and George Holani (hamstring) also could be activated from IR.
At the very least, Charbonnet will miss the rest of the postseason due to the knee injury, and Macdonald relayed to Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Monday that it's "a significant knee injury, unfortunately. ... He's going to need surgery, so he's got a long road to come back." Once its severity becomes evident, a more precise timetable for Charbonnet's recovery should be more clear, but he appears poised to miss a good portion of the 2026 campaign. Kenneth Walker is set to lead the team's backfield in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams and potentially beyond that point, while practice-squad members Velus Jones and Cam Akers are candidates to be brought up to the active roster, and George Holani (hamstring) also could be activated from IR.
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Broken Tackle %
20.7%Positive Run %
76.3%% Yds After Contact
78.7%Avg Yds After Contact
3.3Rushing TD %
5.9%Touches Per Game
10.4% Snaps w/Touch
33.2%Air Yards Per Game
-4.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.13% Team Air Yards
-1.7%% Team Targets
9.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.3 YdsCatch Rate
80.8%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
8.0% Targeted On Route
18.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Overall QB Rating Against
75.9
Cornerbacks
73.3
Safeties
76.7
Linebackers
80.8
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Measurables Review
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How do Zach Charbonnet's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
6' 1"Weight
214 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Charbonnet might eventually gain on Kenneth Walker in the competition for carries in the Seattle backfield, but in 2023 there was a clear division of labor in which Walker dominated the important carries while Charbonnet handled passing downs and some low-leverage carries. It wasn't enough for Charbonnet to establish fantasy value apart from the two games Walker missed, as the rookie second-round pick spent a lot of time blocking and was targeted just 30 times. As long as Charbonnet is just a passing-down player for the Seahawks, it will be difficult for him to establish mainstream fantasy value, though his college production and 214-pound frame suggest he'd at least be busy if Walker were to miss games. The UCLA standout and 2023 second-round pick produced like a starting NFL running back in college and backed it up with solid athletic testing, but the same can be said of Walker, who was also a second-round pick (in 2022). Charbonnet specifically needs to gain ground on Walker in the rushing rotation to carve out fantasy relevance that isn't entirely dependent on his backfield mate missing time.
More Fantasy News
Reportedly recovering from ACL tear
Charbonnet likely suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Saturday's 41-6 NFC divisional-round win over the 49ers, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Out for playoffs with knee injury
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Charbonnet (knee) will miss the remainder of the postseason due to a significant injury suffered during Saturday's NFC divisional-round win over the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Set for imaging
Charbonnet will get imaging done on his knee after departing Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Dealing with knee injury
Charbonnet is questionable to return to Saturday's divisional-round game against the 49ers due to a knee injury, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Breaks free for key score
Charbonnet rushed the ball 17 times for 74 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers. He added three receptions on four targets for 23 yards.
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Won't return in postseason
Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the postseason due to a "significant" knee injury which will require surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
There was some initial hope that the injury Charbonnet suffered during Seattle's win over the 49ers in the NFC divisional round wasn't a long-term issue, but further tests confirmed an injury significant enough to sideline the running back for the remainder of Seattle's playoff run. Macdonald added that the team is "pretty sure" Charbonent tore his ACL, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.
There was some initial hope that the injury Charbonnet suffered during Seattle's win over the 49ers in the NFC divisional round wasn't a long-term issue, but further tests confirmed an injury significant enough to sideline the running back for the remainder of Seattle's playoff run. Macdonald added that the team is "pretty sure" Charbonent tore his ACL, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.


