Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is a player to start in fantasy football this week in the event that he makes his season debut on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Charbonnet's status for Sunday's game remains uncertain, but he is very likely to play after participating fully in practice throughout the week. His return figures to provide fantasy managers with a running back who has boom potential, although his workload will be worth monitoring in a potential debut on Sunday as he works his way back into action.

Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered during Seattle's playoff victory over San Francisco last season. He finished the 2025 regular season with 184 carries for 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging four yards per carry. He also caught 20 passes for 144 yards without a receiving touchdown across 16 games.

The Chiefs have allowed the second-fewest rushing yards to opponents this season with 444 and have also allowed only three rushing touchdowns through five games this season. While Kansas City's run defense presents a challenging matchup for Charbonnet, his touchdown-scoring prowess makes him a potential starting option, particularly if Seattle gives him opportunities near the goal line. Fantasy managers ought to monitor his final injury designation before kickoff and start him as a flex option or RB2 if cleared.