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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson 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

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Roschon Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.0), and Roschon Johnson'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#99PPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.1 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Isiah Pacheco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isiah Pacheco vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco and Roschon Johnson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG across 13 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Roschon Johnson posted 8.1 PPG in 14 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Roschon Johnson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. 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 Roschon Johnson rests in Week 7. 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.

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. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Isiah Pacheco by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Roschon Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.1
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	113
Rushing Yards	462	445
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	31.8
Rushing TDs	1	4
Receptions	19	22
Receiving Yards	101	168
Targets	26	0
Total TDs	2	5
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

Roschon Johnson outscored Isiah Pacheco by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 6.0). 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 Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson 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 Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson 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.