Isiah Pacheco Settling In As Fantasy Stalwart

Isiah Pacheco Settling In As Fantasy Stalwart

2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco enjoyed his time with the backfield all to himself last Sunday, leaving Week 12's 31-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders with career highs in snap share (81.0%), route participation (51.4%), and full-PPR fantasy score (25.9 points). With head coach Andy Reid expecting Jerick McKinnon (groin) back for Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, Pacheco's possession of a backfield monopoly could be a short-lived one. Pacheco has operated as K.C.'s workhorse runner all year long, sitting ninth in carries (158) and red-zone touches (29). The 2022 seventh-round pick has shown exceptional growth in receiving ability this year after appearing very raw in that area in Year 1, ranking fourth in catch rate (88.9%) among RBs by reeling in 30-of-34 passes. Green Bay is giving up the seventh-most yards per carry (4.4) and 10th-most average fantasy points (23.60) to opposing RBs, making Pacheco a rock-solid RB2.

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