Isiah Pacheco

Isiah Pacheco

24-Year-Old Running BackRB
Kansas City Chiefs
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Pacheco probably wouldn't be as good in other offenses, but the Kansas City scheme fit like a glove last year and helped him average 4.9 yards on 170 regular-season carries as a seventh-round pick turned rookie starter. Like Damien Williams on the previous KC championship team, Pacheco thrives without great vision because the offense mostly demands speed and anchor from a running back. Runners normally need vision to decipher the field and locate openings that might not be obvious. In the Chiefs offense, though, it's usually obvious because Patrick Mahomes keeps the safeties back and a standout offensive line blasts openings underneath. Once space is created, Pacheco has the size (5-11, 215), strength and speed (4.37 40) to take advantage. He should continue producing as the lead runner in a pass-first offense, but he'll need more targets to reach the next level as a fantasy asset after seeing only 21 in 20 games (including playoffs) last season. The Chiefs didn't draft a running back or sign any noteworthy veterans, opting to run it back with Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Read Past Outlooks
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#75.76
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$Signed a four-year, $3.74 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 2022.
Rips off long TD in win
RBKansas City Chiefs
October 1, 2023
Pacheco had 20 carries for 115 yards and a touchdown while adding 43 receiving yards on three receptions in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Pacheco did most of his damage on a perfectly executed counter-play call in which he followed pulling guard Trey Smith through a sizeable hole that the speedy back took from midfield to the house. It was the 24-year-old's second rushing touchdown in as many weeks, and it came on a season-high 23 touches. Backfield mates Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire received three carries apiece, but neither made much of an impact in the box score. Pacheco has become the clear top option out of Kansas City's backfield, which is a fruitful place to sit from a fantasy perspective so long as Patrick Mahomes is under center. Pacheco will lead the Chiefs' ground attack in a plus matchup against the Vikings next Sunday.
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How do Isiah Pacheco's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
23.6%
 
Positive Run %
80.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
68.1%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.3
 
Rushing TD %
3.6%
 
Touches Per Game
16.3
 
% Snaps w/Touch
47.8%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-4.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.14
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.8%
 
% Team Targets
8.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
83.3%
 
Drop Rate
8.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
11.1
 
% Targeted On Route
22.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.67
 
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13651%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Vikings pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Vikings
Sunday, Oct 8th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
112.9
 
Cornerbacks
109.7
 
Safeties
93.0
 
Linebackers
143.1
 
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2023 Isiah Pacheco Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Isiah Pacheco's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
216 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.37 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
After posting lackluster numbers at Rutgers the last four years, Pacheco could prove to be one of the steals of the 2022 Draft. He has the frame of an NFL starter at 5-10, 216, and his 4.37 40 time at the combine suggests he can do damage if his offensive line creates open space. Pacheco may have picked up some bad habits in college working behind a brutal Rutgers O- line, and he'll have to show he has the patience necessary to let plays develop, but the combination of size and speed makes him more compelling than the typical seventh-round pick. It doesn't hurt to land in Kansas City, home of a high-powered offense led by QB Patrick Mahomes and a mediocre RB depth chart led by Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones. Reports out of camp have been positive, and Pacheco even got a few snaps with the first-team offense in KC's first two preseason games.
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Leading rusher in blowout win
RBKansas City Chiefs
September 24, 2023
Pacheco (hamstring) had 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for 16 receiving yards in Sunday's 41-10 win over Chicago.
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Active versus Chicago
RBKansas City Chiefs
September 24, 2023
Pacheco (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Expected to face Bears
RBKansas City Chiefs
Hamstring
September 24, 2023
Pacheco (hamstring) is expected to suit up Sunday versus Chicago, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Optimism about Week 3 status
RBKansas City Chiefs
Hamstring
September 23, 2023
Pacheco (hamstring) is deemed a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Bears, but the Chiefs are optimistic that he'll be able to suit up, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable with hamstring injury
RBKansas City Chiefs
Hamstring
September 22, 2023
Pacheco (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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