Emanuel Wilson vs Isiah Pacheco
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 62% confident
Emanuel Wilson- Higher projection: 57 vs 54 pts
- Better positional rank: RB48 vs RB54
- Healthier: no injury designation vs IR
Emanuel Wilson and Isiah Pacheco are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Isiah Pacheco holds the edge in expert consensus (RB68 to RB73). Isiah Pacheco typically comes off the board first, around pick 191 (round 16) to Emanuel Wilson's pick 250. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Emanuel Wilson at 57 PPR points (3.3 per game) versus Isiah Pacheco at 54.
Last season Isiah Pacheco carried the heavier workload (52% snap share, 144 touches to Emanuel Wilson's 142), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Emanuel Wilson is the narrow pick on the higher projection.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wilson | Pacheco |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 57 | 54 |
| Points / game | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #252 | #236 |
| ADP | 250 | 191 |
| Positional rank | RB48 | RB54 |
| Snap share | 30% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 20 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco in 2026?
Emanuel Wilson is a slight lean over Isiah Pacheco for 2026, on the higher projection.
Who is projected to score more, Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco?
Emanuel Wilson carries the higher 2026 projection at 57 PPR points (3.3 per game), compared with 54 for Isiah Pacheco.
Where are Emanuel Wilson and Isiah Pacheco being drafted?
Isiah Pacheco has an ADP around pick 191 (round 16), while Emanuel Wilson goes closer to pick 250 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco?
Expert consensus ranks Isiah Pacheco (RB68) ahead of Emanuel Wilson (RB73) for 2026.
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.