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ArticleThe Case for RB1: Bijan or Gibbs? (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Isiah Pacheco was just a shell of himself last season with the Chiefs. Through the first eight weeks before injuring his knee, Pacheco averaged just 41.1 rushing yards per game. During that stretch, among 32 qualifying running backs, he ranked 31st in explosive run rate, 24th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and never received a single carry inside the five-yard line, per Fantasy Points Data Suite.
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Pacheco's 41.1 YPG and 31st explosive rate show severe 2025 decline.

Pacheco was a shell of himself last season with the Chiefs. Through the first eight weeks before injuring his knee, he averaged just 41.1 rushing yards per game, ranked 31st in explosive run rate among 32 qualifying running backs, 24th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and never received a single carry inside the five-yard line, indicating a severe decline in production and role.

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