The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) in Week 5. 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 5?
Pacheco is not on the injury report and 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 Isiah Pacheco in Week 5?
The Chiefs’ offense looked fixed last week against the Ravens, and “fixed” essentially meant letting Patrick Mahomes cook with Xavier Worthy back in the fold.
Not a bad plan.
Week 4, Chiefs Backfield (snaps, touches, routes)
- Hunt: 31 / 14 / 15
- Pacheco: 26 / 9 / 16
Isiah Pacheco isn’t the third-down back, isn’t the red-zone back, and doesn’t have a game with more than 10 carries or two catches in it this season. I don’t doubt that he’ll make some important plays for the Chiefs this season, but the number of opportunities combined with the snaps in which he is on the field isn’t fantasy-friendly in the least.
I’ll continue to track Pacheco because I want a piece of this offense if I can get it, but I’ll be tracking him while he’s on my bench. Of his 38 touches in 2022, none have gained more than 12 yards, and a major problem is the sheer number of opportunities is going to cap out under 15.
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 5
Pacheco is projected to score 11.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pacheco to rush for 59 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 5 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Jaguars
The forecast for kickoff is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
