Isiah Pacheco vs Kaleb Johnson
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Slight lean · 52% confident
Isiah Pacheco- Edges ahead on a blend of projection, usage, and rank.
Isiah Pacheco and Kaleb Johnson are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections are nearly even: Isiah Pacheco at 0.0 PPR points per game to Kaleb Johnson's 0.0. This week's Clutch Score has Isiah Pacheco at 0.0 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 0.0.
For the rest of the 2026 season, Isiah Pacheco is the narrow pick on our blend of the weeks ahead, scoring so far and usage. Kaleb Johnson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pacheco | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Position rank | RB83 | RB86 |
| Opponent | vs MIN | vs CAR |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | - | 10.4 |
| Points / game | - | 1.7 |
| Games played | - | 6 |
| Scoring rank | - | RB69 |
| Snap share | - | 18% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson for the rest of 2026?
Isiah Pacheco is a slight lean over Kaleb Johnson from Week 8 on, on our blend of the weeks ahead, scoring so far and usage. Kaleb Johnson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson?
Isiah Pacheco projects for 0.0 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 0.0 for Kaleb Johnson. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who should I start in Week 8, Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson?
Isiah Pacheco has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 0.0 PPR points to 0.0 for Kaleb Johnson, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.