The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Zach Charbonnet.
Is Charbonnet Playing in Week 16?
Charbonnet is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Charbonnet in Week 16?
It would appear that the Seahawks are begging Kenneth Walker to take control of this backfield by giving him almost all of the early work, but he’s been unable to capitalize.
That’s bad for everyone.
Snap Rates, Week 15 vs. Colts
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Kenneth Walker: 87.5% in Q1, 35.3% after that
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Charbonnet: 12.5% in Q1, 60.8% after that
Zach Charbonnet is averaging 3.7 yards per carry with 14 targets for the season. His role/skill set isn’t meant to be fantasy relevant if he’s not scoring touchdowns and as his involvement in the early scripted plays declines, those scoring opportunities, even in a good offense, stand to be few and far between.
On Sunday against the Colts, he ran eight times for 31 yards, nearly identical to the 11 for 37 line he put up in the first meeting with these Rams.
He has the red zone role (eight rushing scores this season) and is the clear “well, if Walker isn’t going to do anything productive, let’s pivot” option, but that’s pretty tough to bank on pregame, as the touch projection isn’t going to clear 10 with any level of confidence.
When these teams first met, it was a race to 20 points and in that sort of game atmosphere, there’s even less upside for a player like Charbonnet than normal.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Charbonnet’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Charbonnet is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Charbonnet to rush for 40 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 21 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Rams at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.
