Isiah Pacheco Packs RB1 Upside Versus Denver

Isiah Pacheco Packs RB1 Upside Versus Denver

2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is really starting to separate himself for backfield work just in time to face a league-worst Denver Broncos run defense in Week 6. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph's unit has been flattened for the worst yards per carry (5.9), fantasy points per game (42.34), and goal-to-go touches (27) to RBs this season. With the Chiefs checking in as double-digit favorites on Thursday at home against the 1-4 Broncos, Pacheco offers an exciting blend of yardage potential and scoring upside in an ideal setting. Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire have proven to be no threat to his featured role, and Pacheco's bruising style figures to be leaned on if KC indeed gets out to a lead. Perhaps in the best spot he's seen this season so far, it's fair to grade Pacheco as a top-12 play for the first time this year.

Source: NFL.com