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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Isiah Pacheco
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All The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Isiah Pacheco
NegativeValueAug 5, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that Jacob Cowing is currently being drafted in the 140s range alongside players like Isaiah Pacheco and Woody Marks, making him a viable pick if the price remains stable.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Zachariason cautions that Simone Vocky may eat into Isaiah Pacheco's touches, which would diminish his value. More broadly, Zachariason warns that Pacheco's talent profile is not elite; he is fragile and dependent on the starter staying healthy. Zachariason notes he was a Pacheco truther who profited from him but now recognizes his limitations. The key is evaluating the backup's talent profile, not just assuming he will take over if the starter is injured.NegativeUsageNo date
Isaiah Pacheco's rushing efficiency in Kansas City is limited by scheme and playmaking; he and Kareem Hunt combined for only one 20+ yard run on 180+ carries last year, with Pacheco's rate of gaining 10+ yards at just 6.1%. This contrasts sharply with Kenneth Walker's 15% big-run rate, suggesting Pacheco lacks the explosive upside of a true home-run hitter despite playing in a high-success-rate offense.NegativeBustNo date
JJ Zachariason states he hasn't drafted much Pacheco because "I don't think the talent profile is good enough." He emphasizes that being in an RB2 depth chart spot does not guarantee production; you need talent. Zachariason argues that Pacheco's usability as a backup is limited to around 8 PPR points per week, no different from a true backup like Bigsby, but without Bigsby's upside. The distinction is that Bigsby has strong peripheral numbers and production capability, whereas Pacheco lacks the talent to capitalize on opportunity.NegativeProjectionNo date
JJ Zachariason expresses doubt about Isiah Pacheco's NFL viability, stating "I'm not even sure Pacheco's an NFL player" in the context of explaining why Kenneth Walker will be heavily featured in Kansas City's offense.