Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season is here and you've got a lot of difficult lineup decisions to make. RotoBaller's here to help make those decisions easier for you.
The Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets on Sunday night. One lineup decision you might have is whether or not to play Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco in this contest. Is this a good matchup for him? Or should he end up on the fantasy sidelines.
Below, find analysis of if Pacheco should be in your Week 4 fantasy football lineup.
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What Did Isiah Pacheco Do Last Week?
Last week, Pacheco saw a season-high 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown in a 41-10 win over the Bears. He also caught two passes for 16 yards. Pacheco did this despite playing a season-low 42% of the team's offensive snaps, though part of that was because the Chiefs had a blowout win going. Clyde Edwards-Helaire saw extended snaps late in the game when KC had already benched its starters.
Isiah Pacheco Running Back Rankings Analysis
Pacheco is the No. 26 RB in RotoBaller's Week 4 PPR rankings.
Player | Position Rank | Overall Rank | Tier |
---|---|---|---|
Isiah Pacheco | 26 | 62 | 5 |
This makes him a high-end RB3 play this week according to RotoBaller's rankings team. He is trending down this week vs. where he was in Week 3's rankings.
Should I Start Isiah Pacheco In Week 4 Fantasy Football?
The Jets allow the 14th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, making this a fairly neutral matchup for Pacheco. He's not someone who is a clear fade, but he's also not a must-start.
While he's the RB26 in our rankings which makes him an RB3, he's capable of giving fantasy managers a solid RB2 performance. He's getting the lion's share of touches in the Chiefs backfield and last week's season-low snap rate has a clear explanation. No Chiefs running back will be a clear smash play any week because of the nature of this offense, but Pacheco is a worthy flex play.
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