The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Isiah Pacheco.
Is Isiah Pacheco Playing in Week 13?
Pacheco is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Pacheco in Week 13?
We haven’t seen Isiah Pacheco (knee) since Week 8, but he was practicing in a limited capacity last week and is trending toward a return to action.
It’s great to see some optimism in this situation, but I think fantasy managers are going to have to get proof of life before feeling a pull to flex any part of this committee.
Things were trending in the direction of Pacheco prior to the injury (12+ carries in three straight games after not clearing 10 in any of Kansas City’s first five games) and while I’d bet on him leading this backfield in work for the remainder of the season, it took over a month for him to look like the RB1 in this offense and that has me thinking he needs at least one ramp up game.
We know that Kareem Hunt carries the touchdown equity, even when this backfield is at full strength, and that creates a low floor. I like this matchup enough to flex Pacheco in deeper formats, but he’s far from a must play.
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Pacheco’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Pacheco is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pacheco to rush for 57 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 13 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.