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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Kyle MonangaiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Monangai has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.0), and Kyle Monangai's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Isiah Pacheco is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBChicago Bears#38PPG LEADER

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Kyle Monangai

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.1 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Kyle Monangai at 37%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isiah Pacheco vs Kyle Monangai: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.1 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyle Monangai carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Kyle Monangai posted 783 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Isiah Pacheco is off Week 5 and Kyle Monangai Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Monangai outscored Isiah Pacheco by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Monangai scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyle Monangai is 4 years younger than Isiah Pacheco (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Kyle Monangai: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Kyle Monangai
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.1
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	138
Rushing Yards	462	783
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	46.1
Rushing TDs	1	5
Receptions	19	18
Receiving Yards	101	164
Targets	26	30
Total TDs	2	5
Age	27	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Monangai holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.1 points per game. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Kyle Monangai in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Kyle Monangai's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Kyle Monangai a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Isiah Pacheco by 2.1 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.