The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will host the Washington Commanders (3-4) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Isiah Pacheco in Week 8?
The Chiefs wasted little time in systematically destroying the Raiders, so it really was just a matter of who Andy Reid wanted to feed.
He elected to get Rashee Rice rolling in his season debut.
That’s not to say that the Isiah Pacheco stat line was an issue. He scored and touched the ball 16 times, something that I think is about the ceiling of expectations in any given week. But it was Rice with the touchdowns, and that stood in the way of Pacheco having a big day.
The snap share continues to trend in the right direction, though Brashard Smith, a player who garnered some Pacheco comparisons, continues to impress on the opportunities he’s given.
It appears clear that Pacheco is the lead of this backfield, but what is unclear is how much usage this team wants to give to a single RB. All three of the primary runners got their hands on the ball on the first drive, and if Kansas City truly is that indifferent as to who is getting those opportunities, the weekly floor is terrifying.
I’ve been impressed with Pacheco’s health and will continue to rank him as an RB2, though the risk needs to be acknowledged as you build out your lineups.
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 8
Pacheco is projected to score 13.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pacheco to rush for 68 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 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 8 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
