Who Should I Start? Isiah Pacheco or Dameon Pierce

Monday, September 25, 1:47 AM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (hamstring) rushed 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown with two receptions for 16 yards in Week 3's crushing 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears. The 24-year-old was rocked on a helmet-to-helmet hit while attempting to find the end zone in the first quarter, ceding the goal-to-go score to Jerick McKinnon a few plays later. Pacheco ripped off an 18-yard scamper early in the second period, but watched as other backfield mate Clyde Edwards-Helaire fought his way past the goal line for a one-yard touchdown later that drive. Pacheco finally joined the party, however, visiting the end zone following a Chiefs takeaway to cap off a strong 66-yard first half. Pacheco delivered in a smash spot for K.C.'s running game on Sunday, but could have had an enormous day, considering there were four RB scores to be had. The 2022 seventh-rounder might embrace a heavy workload if the sputtering New York Jets fall behind in Week 4 next Sunday night.

Sunday, September 24, 11:11 PM

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce picked up his first touchdown of the season in the team's 37-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. Pierce saw more usage on offense this week, which helped him secure 17 touches in this one. He ran 14 times for 31 yards and one touchdown while also catching three passes for 28 yards. The second-year back got the Texans on the board early with a one-yard score in the first quarter. He will look to continue his touchdown streak next week at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.