Isiah Pacheco vs Samaje Perine
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Isiah Pacheco- Experts agree: consensus rank 236 vs 249
- More points per game: 6.7 vs 5.2
- More opportunity: 52% snap share, 20 red-zone touches
Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Isiah Pacheco holds the edge in expert consensus (RB68 to RB72). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Samaje Perine at 70 PPR points (4.1 per game) versus Isiah Pacheco at 54.
Last season Isiah Pacheco carried the heavier workload (52% snap share, 144 touches to Samaje Perine's 105), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Isiah Pacheco is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Isiah Pacheco is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pacheco | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 54 | 70 |
| Points / game | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Games played | 13 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #236 | #249 |
| ADP | 191 | - |
| Positional rank | RB54 | RB55 |
| Snap share | 52% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 16 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Bye week | 6 | 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: Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine in 2026?
Isiah Pacheco is a clear call over Samaje Perine for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine?
Samaje Perine carries the higher 2026 projection at 70 PPR points (4.1 per game), compared with 54 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who is ranked higher, Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine?
Expert consensus ranks Isiah Pacheco (RB68) ahead of Samaje Perine (RB72) for 2026.
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