NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
ISIAH PACHECO #10 - RUNNING BACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
345 YDS •
81 ATT •
1 TD
345 YDS
81 ATT
1 TD
Isiah Pacheco injury update leaves Chiefs RB's status up in the air for Week 12 | Sporting News An Isiah Pacheco injury update leaves the Kansas City Chiefs running back's status for Week 12 up in the air.
Limited practice Thursday Pacheco (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in practice Pacheco (knee) was a full participant Wednesday in his return to practice.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Returning to practice Pacheco (knee) is slated to practice Wednesday,Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Pacheco last saw game action in Week 8, but the running back's looming return to practice has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Colts approaches. The Chiefs' upcoming practice report will clarify Pacheco's official participation level Wednesday after having missed six consecutive sessions dating back to Week 9.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Ruled out by Chiefs Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Impact With Pacheco, who last saw game action in Week 8, still sidelined, Kareem Hunt is poised to continue to lead the Chiefs' backfield this weekend, while Brashard Smith, Elijah Mitchell and potential practice squad elevation Clyde Edwards-Helaire available to mix in. Pacheco's next chance to see game action will occur Nov. 23 against the Colts. While filling in for Pacheco in a Week 9 loss to the Bills (prior to Kansas City's bye), Hunt carried 11 times for 49 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for six yards. In that contest, Smith logged three carries for seven yards, and Edwards-Helaire rushed twice for five yards.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Friday Coach Andy Reid said Pacheco (knee) didn't practice Friday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Pacheco hasn't practiced since taking a hit to the side of his right knee during a Week 8 win against the Commanders, after which he was diagnosed with a sprained MCL. He thus appears destined to be ruled out for a second game in a row coming out of the Chiefs' Week 10 bye. Kareem Hunt will continue to lead the backfield for as long as Pacheco is sidelined.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
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Doesn't practice Thursday Pacheco (knee) remained a non-participant at practice Thursday.
Impact Pacheco is still hampered by the knee injury that kept him out of action in Week 9 against the Bills. Kansas City was previously optimistic that a Week 10 bye would provide sufficient time for Pacheco to heal, but he's trending toward remaining sidelined Sunday against the Broncos, in which case Kareem Hunt would likely retain the lead role in Kansas City's backfield. Pacheco would probably need to practice in some capacity Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday.
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The Broncos will be relying on several backups at key positions when they face the Chiefs
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Still not practicing Pacheco (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact It's not the greatest sign that Pacheco -- who was inactive in Week 9 -- will miss the Chiefs' first practice coming off a bye, but the running back will have two more chances to return to work before injury designations are posted for Sunday's game against the Broncos. In his absence from the Chiefs' 28-21 loss to the Bills on Nov. 2, Kareem Hunt paced Kansas City's backfield with 11 carries for 49 yards and a TD, adding one catch for six yards, with Brashard Smith (three carries) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (two carries) mixing in.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Josh Simmons returns after family matter, but playing status remains uncertain
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NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Should be back Week 11 Pacheco (knee), who is out for Sunday's game against the Bills, should be back after the Chiefs' Week 10 bye, Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Per Wolfson, coach Andy Reid indicated that Pacheco avoided a serious injury, which gives the running back a chance to return to action Nov. 16 against the Broncos. In his absence Sunday, Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are expected to carry Kansas City's backfield load, with Elijah Mitchell a candidate to be active versus Buffalo as well.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs fans should brace for the Brashard Smith breakout game With Isiah Pacheco sidelined, rookie Brashard Smith could be the key to keeping Kansas City’s ground game alive in Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 2 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Chiefs Activate Former First-Round Pick For Pivotal Matchup Against Buffalo Isiah Pacheco is out for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the team has activated Clyde Edwards-Helaire for the game against the Bills.
NOVEMBER 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
