Isiah Pacheco vs Kaytron Allen
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
Isiah Pacheco- Higher projection: 54 vs 46 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 191.6 vs 239.1
Isiah Pacheco and Kaytron Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kaytron Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (RB67 to RB68). Isiah Pacheco typically comes off the board first, around pick 192 (round 16) to Kaytron Allen's pick 239. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Isiah Pacheco at 54 PPR points (3.2 per game) versus Kaytron Allen at 46.
Kaytron Allen is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Isiah Pacheco is the narrow pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pacheco | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 54 | 46 |
| Points / game | - | 0.8 |
| Games played | - | 5 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #238 | #234 |
| ADP | 192 | 239 |
| Scoring rank (season) | - | RB73 |
| Snap share | - | 9% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 4 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 6 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen in 2026?
Isiah Pacheco is a slight lean over Kaytron Allen for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen?
Isiah Pacheco carries the higher 2026 projection at 54 PPR points (3.2 per game), compared with 46 for Kaytron Allen.
Where are Isiah Pacheco and Kaytron Allen being drafted?
Isiah Pacheco has an ADP around pick 192 (round 16), while Kaytron Allen goes closer to pick 239 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen?
Expert consensus ranks Kaytron Allen (RB67) ahead of Isiah Pacheco (RB68) for 2026.
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