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Zach Charbonnet injury update: 'Good chance' to debut in Week 7 vs. Chiefs

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Zach Charbonnet has a 'good chance' to make his season debut Sunday night against the Chiefs.

By Cole Hartwell
Zach Charbonnet
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Zach Charbonnet appears poised to return to the Seahawks’ backfield in Week 7. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Charbonnet (knee) is slated for a “full week of work” and has a “good chance” to play Sunday night against the Chiefs, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune via RotoWire.

What happened

Macdonald’s comments came after Charbonnet was ruled out for Week 6 against the Broncos. The team opened his 21-day practice window on October 1, and he has been practicing since being designated for return from the physically unable to perform list, according to earlier reports.

Charbonnet could share touches with Emanuel Wilson and George Holani initially, but he should quickly recapture a significant workload after he resurfaces, according to RotoBaller. He should also progress toward operating as Seattle’s lead back during upcoming matchups and will immediately secure carries in short yardage and goal-line situations.

Context

Charbonnet has not played in 2026 after suffering a torn ACL in the divisional round of last season’s playoffs, according to RotoBaller. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list and has been listed with a knee injury.

Sleeper currently tags Charbonnet as PUP (Knee - ACL), though that listing may be left over from earlier in the season. In 2025, he finished fourth in the NFL with 31 attempts inside the 10-yard line and fifth with 12 rushing touchdowns, according to RotoBaller.

Depth chart

Emanuel Wilson sits atop the Seahawks’ running back depth chart on Sleeper. He has 51.1 PPR points this season on 73 carries for 251 rushing yards and two touchdowns, plus five receptions for 50 yards. Sleeper projects Wilson to score 12.8 PPR points in Week 6.

George Holani is listed second. He has 24.3 PPR points with 26 carries for 77 yards and 11 receptions for 76 yards.

Brady Russell is third with 7.0 PPR points on three catches for 40 yards. Charbonnet is listed fourth, and Robbie Ouzts and Jacardia Wright are on injured reserve or out, respectively.

What’s next

The Seahawks host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in Week 7. Charbonnet was added in 14,121 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours, per Sleeper data.

Macdonald: Zach Charbonnet (knee) has "good chance" to make season debut in Week 7, via @gbellseattle.

🏈 Fantasy impact

The news from Macdonald is the closest thing yet to a green light. If Charbonnet is active, he immediately becomes the most talented back in Seattle and should be started as a high-upside RB2. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani would see their roles reduced, but both are worth holding in deeper leagues until we see the split. Charbonnet should be added everywhere he is available, and managers should check their waiver wire before Sunday’s game. His rostership percentage is likely to spike after this report.

Quick answers

What is Zach Charbonnet's injury status?

Charbonnet has been recovering from a torn ACL suffered in last season's playoffs. He was designated for return from the PUP list on October 1 and is practicing.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Seattle Seahawks depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  3. Zach Charbonnet injury update: Seahawks won't activate him for Week 6 vs. Broncos, Week 7 return possible (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. Zach Charbonnet injury update: Ruled out for Week 6 vs. Broncos (knee) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Zach Charbonnet: May debut Sunday night (RotoWire)
  6. Macdonald: Zach Charbonnet (knee) has "good chance" to make season debut in Week 7, via @gbellseattle. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  7. Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 - Zach Charbonnet, Dameon Pierce, Kendre Miller, Roschon Johnson (RotoBaller)

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