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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Zach Charbonnet
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Zach Charbonnet
NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Charbonnet is being positioned as the main guy in Seattle's backfield, but this creates a volume split with Kenneth Walker III; Matthew Berry ranks him as RB35 for the week against Kansas City, citing the committee approach and Walker's continued involvement in red zone and goal-line work.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Charbonnet is returning from an ACL injury and has not been tackled in nearly a year. The speaker emphasizes that it will take time for him to regain rhythm and confidence in his physical play, particularly when running between the tackles against one of the best run defenses in the NFL (Kansas City). This is compared to the example of Malik Neighbors, whose head coach had to tackle him during practice because he lacked confidence.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
Charbonnet has historically been a committee back with Ken Walker and faces ongoing backfield uncertainty; Emmanuel Wilson and Jadarian Price (eligible to return week eight) are also on the roster. The speaker notes that Charbonnet's role and workload remain unclear upon his return from injury, and it is uncertain whether he will receive a full workload or continue in a committee situation.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Matthew Berry states that if Charbonnet is active in week seven, he cannot imagine ranking any Seahawks running back in the top 30 due to backfield uncertainty; however, he is "as high as you can on Charb" for the season, noting that when Kenneth Walker has been out and Charbonnet received 20-plus carries, he has scored 20-plus fantasy points. The concern for week seven specifically is the matchup against Kansas City, which allows the second-fewest rushing yards to opposing running backs, combined with Charbonnet's return from ACL injury and the need to regain rhythm against a top-tier run defense.PositiveInjuryOct 21, 2026
Zach Charbonnet has a good chance to return and play in Week 7.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Matthew Berry expects Zach Charbonnet to take over goal-line and red-zone work when he returns, a role the Seahawks have preferred for him even when Ken Walker was healthy. Berry notes Charbonnet has a longer track record of success in the Seattle offense and is the safer choice between him and Price, though the backfield will remain a committee with Emmanuel Wilson also involved.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Zach Charbonnet is eight months post-ACL, which is earlier than the typical nine-to-twelve month recovery window. Matthew Berry notes this comes with more risk, especially given the usual reason teams wait until after nine months. However, Mike McDonald has been thrilled with Charbonnet throughout rehab work. Berry advises tempering expectations but recommends grabbing and stashing him if available, as the Seahawks running game has been a committee and Jadarian Price is injured.PositiveDepth ChartOct 2, 2026
Zach Charbonnet was cleared for practice and the Seahawks have opened his 21-day window from the PUP list. He must be added to the active roster by October 22nd, though this does not mean he must play in a game by then. Matthew Berry notes that committing a roster spot suggests the team believes he is approaching playing time.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Zach Charbonnet is expected to return to the Seahawks backfield, which will further limit Jadarian Price's opportunities. Matthew Berry notes Charbonnet is a veteran who can take care of the football and is great between the tackles, making him a threat to Price's playing time.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
Matthew Berry reports that Zach Charbonnet will start the season on the PUP list and miss at least the first four games.NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026
Placed on the PUP list, Charbonnet is guaranteed to miss at least the first four games of the season. His role upon return remains uncertain, though he is expected to maintain a role in short-yardage and pass protection situations.PositiveSleeperAug 26, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Zach Charbonnet as an 'insurance' running back who should be stashed on benches for his high-upside potential if the starter misses time.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Matthew Berry and Daniel Dopp express skepticism regarding Zach Charbonnet's return to form, noting that even if he returns from injury, there is a major difference between returning to play and returning to performance.PositiveInjuryAug 11, 2026
Matthew Berry notes that recent reports suggest Zach Charbonnet is healthier than previously anticipated, potentially impacting his availability for the start of the season.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Matthew Berry highlights reports from Albert Breer suggesting Zach Charbonnet could potentially return as early as Week 1 or Week 5, which threatens the early-season workload of Jadarian Price.