The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. 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 Pacheco Playing in Week 16?
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 16?
What are the Chiefs going to do with Isiah Pacheco?
He will be a UFA this offseason and while he runs hard, health has been an issue and the team has been hesitant to commit to him this year.
There have been some minor usage trends to suggest that he is the preferred option entering these games, but at 3.9 yards per carry with a long of 16 on his 101 attempts this year, he’s given Andy Reid no real reason to stick with him ahead of Kareem Hunt.
Over the past two weeks, his 20 carries have gained just 51 yards (tough matchups against the Texans and Chargers). He’s maxed out at zero receiving yards in five of his past six, offering little versatility when this offense had upside, something that doesn’t project to be the case with Gardner Minshew taking over.
If the Chiefs plan on bringing him back, what motivation do they have to extend his role over these last few weeks? If they don’t plan on bringing him back, why would they not use this time to get a better look at Brashard Smith?
Neither of those outcomes is good for those of us sitting on Pacheco stock. I’m not playing any running back on this roster as long as all three are active.
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 16
Pacheco is projected to score 8.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pacheco to rush for 44 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 10 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 54 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
