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Chiefs might finally see what Brashard Smith can do if they get out of the way A telling contrast between Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith underscored why the Chiefs’ stagnant backfield needs a reset.

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Nine carries in Week 17 loss Pacheco rushed nine times for 32 yards and wasn't targeted in the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

Impact Pacheco saw two more carries than backfield mate Kareem Hunt but gained six fewer yards. The fourth-year back was stymied more frequently than even his 3.6 yards per carry suggest, as outside of a 13-yard game-long run, Pacheco netted just 19 yards on his other eight rush attempts. The Rutgers product will be looking to snap an unfavorable streak in the Week 18 road matchup against the Raiders to close out the season, one that's seen Pacheco fail to clear 40 rushing yards in five consecutive games.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in Week 16 loss 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.

Impact Kareem Hunt only saw 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 to 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Oladokun Finds Isiah Pacheco for 31-yard Pickup Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun improvises and finds running back Isiah Pacheco for a 31-yard gain against the Tennessee Titan...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to 21 rushing yards Sunday Pacheco rushed 11 times for 21 yards in the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quelled by Texans Pacheco recorded nine carries for 30 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

Impact Pacheco's workload ramped up a bit in his second game back from injury, but he was still limited to just nine touches after handling just five a week ago versus the Cowboys. Kareem Hunt has handled a heftier workload in both contests. That's not guaranteed to continue, but Pacheco and Hunt should both see their fair share of totes. The Chiefs falling behind earlier and more often doesn't help the running back room's cause either, and it doesn't get much easier with the Chargers and Broncos on the schedule in two of the next three games.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Pacheco Fantasy Week 14: Projections vs. Texans, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Isiah Pacheco and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Houston Texans and their fourth-ranked rushing defense (91.7 yards conceded per game)...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Isiah Pacheco: 'When It's a Competition, It's Fun, and That's What We Love Doing, Competing' | Press Conference 12/5 Isiah Pacheco speaks to the media on Friday, December 5th.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Just five touches in return Pacheco carries the ball three times for 16 yards and caught both his targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact 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 scrimmage yards. 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 in Week 14 against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where is Isiah Pacheco? Why Chiefs running back is getting limited work in Week 13 | Sporting News Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is off to a slow start in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. Here's why Pacheco is taking a b...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2025 NFL Week 13 Buzz: Vikings Rookie In With McCarthy Out; Eagles Making Changes?

Here are all the latest happenings around the league as we enter the holiday season and the home stretch of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Week 13 Buzz: Vikings Rookie In With McCarthy Out; Eagles Making Changes?

David Montgomery, Isiah Pacheco, Jameson Williams start or sit advice for Week 13 | Sporting News Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Jameson Williams and Kansas City...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Isiah Pacheco playing for Kansas City Chiefs against Dallas Cowboys in Week 13 game on Thanksgiving? The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. Find out if Isiah Pacheco will be available for a blockbu...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Is Isiah Pacheco playing on Thanksgiving? Final status for Chiefs star | Sporting News Pacheco has missed three straight games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Andy Reid and Kansas City Chiefs confirm Patrick Mahomes' injury report for blockbuster game against Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs released their final injury report before facing the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. There are importan...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Mahomes comes home to Texas as playoff-chasing Chiefs and Cowboys meet on Thanksgiving

Fresh off beating the Super Bowl champs, the Dallas Cowboys get the runner-up in their annual Thanksgiving home game

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco gets workload update for Week 13 from ESPN insider | Sporting News Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco could see an increased workload in the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN's Jeremy...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cowboys face runner-up Chiefs on Thanksgiving after beating Super Bowl-winning Eagles

Four days after knocking off the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys play the runner-up Kansas City Chiefs at home on Thanksgiving on Thursday

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco aims to return Thursday Deadspin | Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco aims to return Thursday

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco set to return Thursday Deadspin | Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco set to return Thursday

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cleared for Thanksgiving Day Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that Pacheco (knee) will play in the Chiefs' Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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 Chiefs' 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 Chiefs want to ease Pacheco back in from the knee injury.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Pacheco set to return from injury for Thanksgiving game against Cowboys

The Kansas City Chiefs could have Isiah Pacheco back in the lineup for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs get crucial Isiah Pacheco injury update before Thanksgiving clash vs. Cowboys Signs have been pointing toward Kansas City Chiefs Isiah Pacheco returning from the MCL sprain he suffered in Week 8 on Thanksgiving. Howeve...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Andy Reid provides definitive Isiah Pacheco update for Thanksgiving game vs. Cowboys | Sporting News Pacheco has missed three straight games for K.C.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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