Isiah Pacheco vs Khalil Herbert: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Isiah Pacheco and Khalil Herbert is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG with the Kansas City Chiefs across 13 games, and Khalil Herbert posted 5.8 with the Cincinnati Bengals in 12.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Khalil Herbert posted 248 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Isiah Pacheco has his bye in Week 5, and Khalil Herbert rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
