Seth McGowan vs Isiah Pacheco
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Seth McGowan by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-91.2 vs -93.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Isiah Pacheco carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee - MCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Seth McGowanIND | Isiah PachecoDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.4 | 40.5 | McGowan +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -91.2 | -93.1 | McGowan +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #195 | #200 | McGowan by 5 |
| Position rank | RB67 | RB70 | |
| Market ADP | - | 152.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Seth McGowan or Isiah Pacheco in 2026 fantasy football?
Seth McGowan. He projects 42.4 fantasy points with -91.2 value over replacement, vs 40.5 points and -93.1 for Isiah Pacheco (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.