The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Does that count?
I was high on Isiah Pacheco this preseason, and if you started him last week, you benefited with 13.5 PPR points.
I’m kidding.
Everyone knows that you were eliminated a long time ago if you took my advice on him.
Pacheco played 72.1% of the snaps and got the (only) running back red zone touch. In the loss to the Titans, yes, those five words are tough to type, but he handled 14 of 18 running back touches and was featured from the jump as this team plays out the string.
Another QB change to navigate makes this situation impossible to feel good about, but at least we have an increased level of clarity as to the hierarchy of this offense. The 31-yard catch was his longest gain of the season, and we know how this goes …
Pacheco is going to show enough over the final few weeks to suck me back in. I can feel it.
He’s outside of my top 30 this week: I’m not having my championship decided by this decimated offense.
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 17
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 2 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 17 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 49 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.