Isiah Pacheco - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Offseason Winners

Isiah Pacheco is dynasty fantasy football riser and offseason winner for 2025. Read the fantasy football outlook for the Kansas City Chiefs running back.

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: RB25

Dynasty Analysis: Many thought that the Chiefs would be in the market for a running back following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. However, the team didn't address the position until the final round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That means this could be Isiah Pacheco's backfield once again in 2025.

It’s important to note that even after Pacheco returned from injury last year, the team still opted to use veteran Kareem Hunt over him down the stretch run. Kansas City decided to re-sign Hunt this offseason and acquired former San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell in free agency. The team also drafted running back Brashard Smith (whom the team is rumored to be very fond of) in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.

7th round rookie scoring a TD in the Super Bowl.

Pretty cool, @isiah_pachecoRB.

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— NFL (@NFL) February 13, 2023

While he is a clear value riser this offseason, all of this would suggest that Kansas City may not be comfortable with Pacheco as its lead back and might have lingering concerns about his health. He is a tricky one to evaluate because, on the surface, he is a massive winner. However, when you read the tea leaves, his status atop the depth chart might not be as secure as it seems.

Dynasty gamers will ultimately have to make a call on how to handle the fourth-year back, but it might be a wise move to sell Pacheco now before waiting to see what happens next.

- Dave Ventresca

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