Isiah Pacheco enters the 2025 season with a cloud of uncertainty following a 2024 broken fibula that stunted his early momentum. Despite a RB1 rank in games played (17.00) and a robust Zone Run Success Rate of 56.36 (RB4) pre-injury, his post-return performance dipped, averaging under 9 fantasy points per game. The Chiefs' decision to re-sign Kareem Hunt and introduce rookie Brashard Smith signals a shift towards a committee approach, capping Pacheco's projected carries at 211.06 (RB22). With a Zone Ypc of 4.29 (RB11) and Inside 5 Carry Pct at 24.71 (RB14), Pacheco must fend off competition to reclaim his RB1 ceiling amidst Kansas City's evolving offensive dynamics under Andy Reid.
