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5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 8

By Jakob Ashlin

Oct 23, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) reacts after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) reacts after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4. RB Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs

Rostered: 30.3%

Pacheco started for the Chiefs over Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but his workload was still split with Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon. Pacheco did lead the Chiefs in carries (8) and rushing yards (43).

The Chiefs selected Pacheco in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In college, he played four seasons at Rutgers amassing 2,442 rushing yards and 19 total touchdowns.

Moving forward, Pacheco has the most value, but his workload is not large enough to cement him as a weekly fantasy starter.

Due to his upside, Pacheco is worth stashing on your bench. He has the potential to earn a larger role as the season progresses. This season, he has played well in his limited action. He is leading among Chiefs running backs in yards per carry (4.9).

The Chiefs will have a bye in Week 8. Then, they will face the Tennessee Titans in Week 9.

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