Fantasy Alert: Isiah Pacheco Replaces Clyde Edwards-Helaire as Chiefs RB1 vs. 49ers

Isiah Pacheco is expected to start at running back for the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

According to Rapoport, Pacheco took first-team practice reps this week. He would be the new running back.

Both running backs are expected to see significant snaps, and Edwards-Helaire is still in line for a key role on the offense.

The 23-year-old Edwards-Helaire enjoyed a productive start to his career when healthy, tallying 1,746 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns in 23 appearances between 2020 and 2021.

He missed a lot of regular-season games in his first two years in the league. He missed five games due to a knee injury and two games due to a shoulder injury.

In six games this season, he has added 393 total yards and five scores. He has rushed for over 250 yards.

Pacheco has racked up 149 rushing yards and a touchdown on 31 carries. He caught two passes for nine yards in the Bills game.

He's been a tough interior runner when given more chances. He had a 12-carry, 62-yard performance against the Arizona Cards and a 11-carry, 63-yard performance against the Buccaneers this season.

At times, the Chiefs have rolled with Jerrick in the back field. He has 187 yards and a touchdown.

As the first half of the season draws to a close, the Chiefs are the only team with a winning record. The 49ers just added a star running back in a trade, and they will face them on Sunday. The game is scheduled to start at 4:25 pm. The Levi's Stadium is open at that time.