Andy Reid Backs Pacheco, Sportsbooks Unsure on Rushing Range

• Andy Reid has commended Isiah Pacheco’s energy and impressive running ahead of SB LVII.
• Pacheco took over the primary rushing role in week 10 and has shown out in a big way since.
• Odds for his rushing yard ranges vary from +225 to +650.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Isiah Pacheco has been an impressive runner for the Chiefs throughout the second half of the season and has earned admiration from head coach Andy Reid.

“We ask the running backs to do quite a bit in the run game and the pass game and protections. So he has handled all that, done it well. But most of all, he is that Energizer Bunny guy. He’s got endless energy,” said Reid.

Legal betting sites have given five rushing yard ranges for the rookie RB ahead of Sunday’s kickoff in 25-yard intervals.

Isiah Pacheco Rushing Yard Ranges Odds

• 25 or less +300
• 26-50 +250
• 51-75 +225
• 76-100 +400
• 101 or more +650

It is particularly encouraging that Reid trusts Pacheco in the receiving and pass protection aspects of the game, ensuring that Pacheco will be on the field for a variety of situations.

Pacheco suffered from inconsistent usage prior to beginning a streak of 35%+ snap count in week 10, making the final 11 weeks of the season a better indicator of how well he has played.

Games in Each Rushing Yards Range (Since Week 10)

• 25 or less: 5 (0)
• 26-50: 3 (2)
• 51-75: 7 (5)
• 76-100: 3 (3)
• 101 or more: 1 (1)

Statistically, Pacheco is most likely to fall into his 51-75 rushing yards range (+225) based on his consistent usage and performance since taking over as the primary rusher. However, the Eagles defense on the year has been decidedly average against the run, allowing 88.3 rush yards per game to RBs.

With legal sportsbooks giving his 76-100 rush yards range +400 odds, it may prove to be a much better value than the +225 odds that are featured on his 51-75 rushing range, especially against an approachable defense.

With a rush attempts per game average of 13.5 from Week 10 on, Pacheco has managed an outstanding 5.1 yards per carry, which would chart him for about 71 yards on 14 carries. Yet as Andy Reid has said, Pacheco’s endless energy will be a major boon for the Chiefs, especially later in the game if they need to hold onto a lead or if a hole opens up for Pacheco to burst through like what happened on his 39-yard scamper against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

All of this combined should make his 51-75 yardage range (+225) a popular bet due to its feasibility with his 76-100 rushing yards range (+400) being an especially valuable option in a good matchup backed by the praise of one of football’s brightest offensive minds.