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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Isiah Pacheco is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.0 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Isiah Pacheco is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Isiah Pacheco edges Nick Chubb by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Isiah Pacheco goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54PPG LEADER

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

6.0 PPG5.5 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Isiah Pacheco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isiah Pacheco vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco (6.0 PPG) and Nick Chubb (5.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Isiah Pacheco played 13 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Nick Chubb suited up 15 times for the Houston Texans.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Isiah Pacheco sits Week 5 while Nick Chubb is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Isiah Pacheco (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Isiah Pacheco outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. That durability gap means Nick Chubb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Nick Chubb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	5.5
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	83
Rushing Yards	462	506
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	33.7
Rushing TDs	1	3
Receptions	19	13
Receiving Yards	101	67
Targets	26	20
Total TDs	2	3
Age	27	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

Summary

Isiah Pacheco outscored Nick Chubb by 0.5 PPG in 2025 (6.0 to 5.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Isiah Pacheco has the edge at 6.0 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Isiah Pacheco and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco outscored Nick Chubb by 0.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.