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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Leads backfield in Week 16 loss
Isiah Pacheco carried the ball eight times for 34 yards and caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.Kareem Hunt saw only three carries on the day, and one of them turned into a two-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. As a result, Pacheco saw his biggest touch volume since Week 7 and put together season-high numbers as a receiver. The Kansas City offense is in shambles with Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew going down with knee injuries in consecutive weeks, leaving Chris Oladokun as the likely starting QB for what's left of a lost season. With the team already eliminated from playoff contention, the veteran Hunt could be phased out of the offense, with Pacheco and even 2025 seventh-round pick Brashard Smith seeing more work over the final two weeks, including in a Week 17 battle against the Broncos.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Limited to 21 rushing yards Sunday
Isiah Pacheco rushed 11 times for 21 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.Pacheco logged five more carries than backfield mate Kareem Hunt, but neither back made any inroads against a Chargers defense that had often struggled to stop the run this season. Pacheco's carry total was his highest since Week 8, yet he's yet to eclipse 58 rushing yards during the campaign. Pacheco will finish out the regular season without the benefit of the threat Patrick Mahomes (knee) typically poses to opposing defenses, as the talented signal-caller tore his ACL in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Quelled by Texans
Isiah Pacheco recorded nine carries for 30 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.Pacheco's workload ramped up a bit in his second game back from injury, but he was still limited to nine touches after seeing just five a week ago versus the Cowboys. Kareem Hunt has handled a heftier workload in both contests. That split isn't guaranteed to continue, but Pacheco and Hunt should both see their fair share of totes with Andy Reid seemingly committed to getting his run game going. It doesn't get much easier for Kansas City with the Chargers and Broncos on the schedule in two of the next three games.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Just five touches in return
Isiah Pacheco carried the ball three times for 16 yards and caught both his targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.After missing the prior three games due to a knee injury, Pacheco was back in action but found himself firmly behind Kareem Hunt in the backfield pecking order, as the veteran turned 15 touches into 80 yards from scrimmage. Hunt's recent success appears to have solidified his spot at the top of the depth chart, and Pacheco -- who has yet to reach 60 rushing yards in any game this season -- will likely struggle to make an impact on limited volume Week 14 against the Texans.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Cleared for Thanksgiving contest
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that Isiah Pacheco (knee) will suit up for a Thanksgiving game in Dallas, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.Pacheco has been sidelined for the past four weeks and has missed three games while recovering from an MCL sprain, but he's in the clear to return to the lineup after being listed as a full participant on Kansas City's first two Week 13 practice reports. The 26-year-old had played at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in seven of his first eight appearances prior to getting hurt, but he may have to settle for a lesser role upon his return, at least initially. Kareem Hunt filled in acceptably as Kansas City's lead back over the past three games with three rushing touchdowns to go with 247 yards from scrimmage on 59 touches, and he could end up handling the brunt of the work again Thursday if the team wants to ease Pacheco back in.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Hopeful for Week 13 return
Isiah Pacheco (knee) is optimistic that he'll be able to play Thursday against the Cowboys, though the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to make a final decision regarding his status, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 8 with a sprained MCL but returned to practice ahead of Kansas City's Week 12 matchup against the Colts. He logged an additional estimated full practice Monday, which seemingly sets him up to return on Thanksgiving afternoon against the Cowboys. However, a short week complicates his outlook a bit. Even if he is active, Pacheco would likely still be in a split backfield with Kareem Hunt, who has operated as the primary back in Pacheco's absence.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Logs full listing Monday
Isiah Pacheco (knee) was listed as full on Monday's estimated injury report.The Kansas City Chiefs didn't hold a practice in the wake of Sunday's overtime win against the Colts, but Pacheco began this week as he did last week with a full listing. He proceeded to be a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday before coach Andy Reid ruled Pacheco out for Week 12 action. How Pacheco is listed Tuesday and Wednesday likely will determine whether Kansas City gives him a chance to play Thursday at Dallas. If he's able to suit up, he may be doing so with the brace that he's been wearing to protect his right knee, and his eventual workload could be limited considering Kareem Hunt has taken on the vast majority of RB reps during Pacheco's current three-game absence.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Ruled out for Week 12
Coach Andy Reid ruled out Isiah Pacheco (knee) for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jesse Newell of The Athletic reports.Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a sprained MCL, but he was able to practice fully Wednesday and log a limited session Thursday, marking the first notable progress in his recovery. Reid also told Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com that Pacheco didn't have a setback, and his return to practice this week was "literally to see where he's at." Pacheco thus will turn his focus to a Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, while Kareem Hunt will continue to lead the Kansas City Chiefs backfield this weekend.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Limited practice Thursday
Isiah Pacheco (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.After being listed as a full participant Wednesday, Pacheco -- who is still sporting a bulky brace on his right knee -- per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, was deemed limited a day later. With that in mind, it's possible the running back's downgrade in participation level was indicative of load management rather than a setback, with Friday's final injury report slated to add further context with regard to Pacheco's chances of returning from a two-game absence Sunday against the Colts.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Full participant in practice
Isiah Pacheco (knee) was a full participant Wednesday in his return to practice.He thus appears ready to return for Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis after missing the past two games due to a knee sprain. Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports that Pacheco had a large brace over his right leg/knee during Wednesday's practice, but it apparently didn't stop the running back from being a full participant. Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith still figure to have roles, with Pacheco typically limited to fewer than 15 touches even when he's starting and working as the lead runner.
Isiah Pacheco
#10 RB / Kansas City Chiefs / EXP: 4YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 216 lb Age: 26 College: Rutgers Bye 10Fantasy Points by Week
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