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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Starts, but produces little Sunday
Isiah Pacheco took three carries for seven yards and brought in one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 40-22 loss to the Eagles.Pacheco was the first back deployed out of Kansas City's backfield in what turned out to be a blowout loss for the Kansas City Chiefs. Recent starter Kareem Hunt wound up matching Pacheco in total touches, so the starting honors meant little in the one-sided affair. That said, his veteran counterpart is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason while Pacheco still has one year left on his rookie contract. The Chiefs could bolster their backfield in the coming months, but Pacheco stands to be the favorite to start next year as the situation currently stands.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Outplayed by Hunt again
Isiah Pacheco carried the ball five times for 12 yards and secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 32-29 AFC Championship Game win over the Bills.Pacheco once again took a backseat to Kareem Hunt (17-64-1) out of the backfield, logging his sixth consecutive game below the 4.0 YPC mark. The 25-year-old hasn't carried an injury designation into either of the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff wins so far, but Pacheco hasn't looked like himself since he fractured his right fibula in a Week 2 win over the Bengals, an injury which required a nine-game stint on IR. He then dealt with a rib injury late in the regular season. Pacheco will remain involved in Super Bowl LIX versus the Eagles on Feb. 9, but Hunt remains the favorite to lead Kansas City's backfield.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Struggles with six touches
Isiah Pacheco ran the ball five times for 18 yards and caught his only target for no gain in Saturday's 23-14 playoff win over the Texans.Pacheco was unable to get anything going on the ground early against Houston's defensive front, opening the door for veteran Kareem Hunt (8-44-1) to lead Kansas City's backfield in production. The 25-year-old Pacheco was dealing with a rib injury that cost him the last game of the regular season, but he did not carry an injury designation heading into Saturday's tilt. Both of the Kansas City Chiefs' running backs figure to be involved in next Sunday's AFC Championship Game, but Pacheco's star has lost its luster following Hunt's superior performance against the Texans.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Good to go for divisional round
Isiah Pacheco (rib) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.The running back sat out Week 18 as Kansas City had already clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed and had little to gain by exposing him to further injury. After benefiting from a first-round playoff bye, Pacheco looks like he'll be ready to go for Saturday's postseason opener versus the Texans. He played less than half of Kansas City's offensive snaps in five straight appearances following his activation from IR in Week 13, so he could once again find himself in a timeshare with Kareem Hunt in the divisional-round matchup.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Present for practice Friday
Isiah Pacheco (ribs) participated in practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Kansas City Chiefs' official site reports.The Chiefs earned a first-round playoff bye, so the team won't play again until Jan. 18 or 19, but Pacheco's presence for Friday's session bodes well for his chances of returning to action in the divisional round. Added context on that front will arrive next week, once the team posts its next official practice/injury report.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Won't play Sunday
Isiah Pacheco (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.With the Kansas City Chiefs having clinched the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed, they'll play it safe with Pacheco with an eye toward having him healthy for the team's divisional-round contest. Meanwhile, fellow RB Kareem Hunt (not injury-related) is among the team's key players listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest and on track to be rested in Week 18. In that context, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are available to handle backfield reps versus Denver, with Keaontay Ingram being a potential practice-squad elevation.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Begins Week 18 with absence
Isiah Pacheco (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Kansas City Chiefs' official site reports.Pacheco is dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in last Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Pacheco is expected to be ready for the team's first playoff game in the divisional round and also indicated that the running back will be "held back" in practice this week. Kansas City is almost certain to rest many starters in Sunday's regular-season finale in Denver, and Pacheco is a near lock to be among those who won't suit up. The Chiefs have the luxury of playing their backups in Week 18 by virtue of having already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Expected to be OK for playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Isiah Pacheco (ribs) will "be available playoff-wise" but will be held back in practice this week, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.Pacheco hurt his ribs in Wednesday's Christmas Day win over Pittsburgh, and it would be a major surprise if he suits up Week 18 versus Denver with Kansas City already having locked up the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC. The positive news on Pacheco is that he appears to be in no danger of missing any time in the postseason, and he'll have an extra week to recover from what Reid described as "tender" ribs with the Chiefs penciled in for a first-round bye. Kansas City may opt to rest starters beyond Pacheco on Sunday against the Broncos, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team gives Kareem Hunt the day off as well, which would put Samaje Perine and Carson Steele in positions to lead the backfield in the regular-season finale.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Severity of rib injury unknown
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after Wednesday's 29-10 win at Pittsburgh that Isiah Pacheco "dinged his ribs," and the team will "see how bad they are" in the coming days, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.Pacheco couldn't get much going in the Christmas Day matchup, turning six carries into 18 yards before leaving in the fourth quarter. Fellow running backs Kareem Hunt (nine carries for 20 yards and one touchdown) and Samaje Perine (four touches for 29 total yards) also found the sledding tough against the Steelers defense, but both players could experience an uptick in usage if Pacheco has to sit out Week 18 at Denver. Considering the Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC with Wednesday's victory, the team likely won't risk the health of one of their key contributors and instead focus on getting Pacheco healthy for the divisional round.
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Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Exits Wednesday's game
Isiah Pacheco was forced out of Wednesday's game against the Steelers due to a rib injury.Prior to exiting the game, Pacheco carried six times for 18 yards. In Pacheco's absence, Kareem Hunt will likely operate as Kansas City's lead back, with Samaje Perine and Carson Steele on hand as depth options.
Isiah Pacheco
#10 RB / Kansas City Chiefs / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 216 lb Age: 26 College: Rutgers Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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