The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
The Chiefs came out of the blocks with Isiah Pacheco as their featured back against the Texans last night, and that was good to see in his second game back from injury.
He didn’t exactly reward them, however (nine carries for 30 yards), and this feels very much like an offense that is going to go into “please save us Mahomes” mode sooner than later.
If that’s the case, Pacheco’s hard-nosed, two-down back role could disappear in short order. He has yet to run for 60 yards or clear 20 as a receiver in a game this season, and that means you’re essentially chasing a touchdown from a struggling unit that prefers to throw the ball.
Not great.
Rashee Rice is the only KC skill player that I have ranked as a starter, with both running backs falling into the very low-end of the flex discussion in PPR formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pacheco’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Pacheco is projected to score 9.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pacheco to rush for 48 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding two receptions for 11 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Chargers at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 26 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
