May 21, 2025

Isiah Pacheco's current ADPs in best ball leagues (84/RB31) and dynasty startups (92/RB28) represent a considerable decline when contrasted with his selection as an RB1 in both formats (ADP 27/RB11) and (ADP 40/RB10) during the 2024 draft season. This is the byproduct of Pacheco's disappointing numbers last season which failed to match the expectations that emerged after Pacheco had soared to seventh in rushing yards (912/70.2 per game), ninth in yards after contact (580), and 11th in points per game (15.7) from Weeks 2-17 during 2023. He also secured the 11th highest grade among all backs from PFF (79.9). However, Pacheco sustained a fractured fibula in Week 2 of 2024 and was sidelined from Weeks 3-12. He operated in a rotation with Kareem Hunt following his return while trailing Hunt in snap share (40.3/37.0 percent). Pacheco also failed to perform effectively while averaging 9.8 attempts/35 rushing yards per game, and 3.6 yards per attempt from Weeks 13-17, and plummeted to 58th with an average of 5.0 points per game.
Pacheco could share touches with Hunt again after Hunt signed a one-year contract in March. Kansas City also signed former 49er Elijah Mitchell and selected Brashard Smith in Round 7 of the recent NFL Draft. Pacheco's uncertain workload and his recent history of injuries should incentivize you to avoid drafting him before his Round 8 ADPs in best ball leagues and dynasty startups.--Phil Clark - RotoBaller