Brashard Smith Dynasty Value

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco only ran the ball seven times for 35 yards against the Ravens. Pacheco’s fantasy output still looked fine with two catches for 13 yards and a TD, but his declining usage underscores the inability to start him in fantasy. Pacheco was out-snapped by Kareem Hunt 27 to 32 and outrushed by him 7 to 13. With rookie RB Brashard Smith also earning 19 snaps, Pacheco could be a cut candidate in shallow leagues.

RB Isiah Pacheco led a three-man committee backfield in Friday night's loss to the Chargers. Here's how the work was split:

• Pacheco: 51% snap rate, 45% route rate, 5 carries, 3 targets
• Kareem Hunt: 38% snap rate, 36% route rate, 5 carries, 3 targets
• Brashard Smith: 13% snap rate, 13% route rate, 0 carries, 0 targets

There were relatively defined roles for all three backs. Pacheco played the majority of the early downs, Hunt handled most third downs and short-yardage situations, and Smith was used almost exclusively on called pass plays.