Zach Charbonnet or Jonathan Taylor: Which RB should I start for Week 15 Fantasy Football?

Zach Charbonnet and Jonathan Taylor are both in line to help their teams in two classic matchups in their respective conferences: the Seattle Seahawks will face the Green Bay Packers while the Denver Broncos will face the Indianapolis Colts. At face value, the choice between Charbonnet and Taylor appears obvious. However, a deep look reveals that the choice is more difficult.

Here's a look at both players and a recommendation for Week 15.

Is Zach Charbonnet a good pick in Week 15?

Zach Charbonnet at Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals - Source: Imagn

The Seahawks running back is a decent option, but there's a caveat. Charbonnet is the backup and his production this week could be massively affected by Kenneth Walker III's status. Walker is considered questionable, so if he doesn't play, Charbonnet is in line for solid points.

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer expects 14.4 points from Charbonnet which is solid for a backup RB in any week. He could work as a low-grade flex or even a low-grade RB2. However, keep an eye on Walker.

Is Jonathan Taylor a good pick in Week 15?

Jonathan Taylor at Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans - Source: Getty

Jonathan Taylor hasn't rushed for more than 100 yards and also hasn't had a rushing touchdown in a month. However, Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer expects at least 10 points from him this week so it is likely that one of the monkeys on his back will be thrown against the Broncos. The optimizer projects 15.9 points for Taylor.

Taylor appears to be perfectly healthy, so the biggest obstacle for him will be the shape of the game. If Bo Nix heats up and delivers a big first half, Taylor's usage will likely take a hit. As it stands, he is a solid RB2 option.

Whom should I start between Zach Charbonnet and Jonathan Taylor in Week 15?

Jonathan Taylor gets the nod for Week 15

Zach Charbonnet and Taylor usually wouldn't be on the same wavelength, but thanks to Kenneth Walker III's injury situation, here they are. While the choice is close, Taylor still gets the nod this week. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Taylor will earn 15.9 points to Charbonnet's 14.4 points.

It might be worth playing both, depending on one's situation. However, if Walker is given the green light, Taylor is the only RB worth considering of the two.