RB2/FLEX ANALYSIS: While it's difficult to say with certainty whether Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele will take over the RB1 role after the injury to lead RB Isiah Pacheco, all signs seem to be pointing in that direction.

In Week 3, running back Carson Steele and the Kansas City Chiefs' rushing attack will square off against the Atlanta Falcons and their 27th-ranked run defense (161.5 rushing yards allowed per game). The game has a start time of 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.

The rookie running back credited coaches and teammates for helping him — while vowing to be ready for Atlanta.

Isiah Pacheco is set to miss a bunch of time after he fractured his fibula on Sunday in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 26-25 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, a devastating blow to the defending champs. And in fantasy football,

Isiah Pacheco's broken leg opens the door for his backups in Kansas City. How do Carson Steele, Samaje Perine stack up among this week's starters?

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss the attributes of the Kansas City rookie and whether he is the running back to play in the Chiefs' backfield. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,