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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Kareem HuntWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy play this season.

Kareem Hunt is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 754 yards gives a reliable baseline. Isiah Pacheco at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kareem Hunt higher, but do not fade Isiah Pacheco entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

RBKansas City Chiefs#39PPG LEADER

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Kareem Hunt

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.0 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Kareem Hunt at 36%. That ranking gap means Kareem Hunt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isiah Pacheco vs Kareem Hunt: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Kansas City Chiefs running back put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Kareem Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 8.0 in 17. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Kareem Hunt, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Kareem Hunt posted 611 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

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. Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Isiah Pacheco by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Kareem Hunt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Kareem Hunt
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.0
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	136
Rushing Yards	462	611
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	35.9
Rushing TDs	1	8
Receptions	19	18
Receiving Yards	101	143
Targets	26	25
Total TDs	2	9
Age	27	30
Experience	3 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

Summary

8.0 PPG for Kareem Hunt versus 6.0 for Isiah Pacheco in 2025. The baseline favors Kareem Hunt, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Kareem Hunt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 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 Kareem Hunt average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

Do Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Kareem Hunt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Isiah Pacheco by 2.0 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.