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2025 NFL Week 9 Buzz: Cardinals to start QB Jacoby Brissett against Cowboys

We're tracking the latest on what's happening around the NFL heading into Week 9 of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Isiah Pacheco is Out, Puka Nacua is Back, Plus the Full Week 9 Injury Report for Fantasy Football A handful of high profile NFL players have already been ruled out and even more are listed as Questionable in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith Week 9 fantasy advice with D'Andre Swift, Isiah Pacheco out | Sporting News Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift have both been ruled out for Week 9. That paves t...

OCTOBER 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Sunday Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills after not practicing this week.

Impact With the Chiefs on bye in Week 10, Pacheco's next chance to see game action will arrive Nov. 16 against the Broncos. In his absence this weekend, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com indicates that Kareem Hunt is line to start Sunday's contest, with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell in line to back him up, per ESPN.com.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

In line to sit out Sunday Coach Andy Reid said Friday that Pacheco (knee) is unlikely to play Sunday at Buffalo, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Pacheco took a hit to the side of his right knee late during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain afterward. He proceeded to miss all three practices during Week 9 prep and now is poised to be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. With Pacheco set to be sidelined, Kareem Hunt is poised to be the Chiefs' primary backfield option this weekend, while Brashard Smith and potentially Elijah Mitchell also will be on hand for RB reps.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

What Thursday's Injury Report Means for Chiefs' Backfield KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matt Nagy said the Chiefs will wait to see whether Isiah Pacheco will be available on Sunday. But if he’s not, they’ll be...

OCTOBER 31 • SI.COM

Bills Fans Don't Like Patrick Mahomes and He Knows It

Patrick Mahomes has made enough trips to Buffalo to know he and the Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t expect a warm welcome from Bills fans on Su...

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Bills prepare to host Chiefs in rematch of last season's AFC championship game won by Kansas City

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills prepare to host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season's AFC championship game

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Still not practicing Pacheco (knee) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact With consecutive 'DNPs' Wednesday and Thursday, Pacheco is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, and it's possible that he'll be ruled out as soon as Friday. If Pacheco is unavailable this weekend, Kareem Hunt would be in line for more carries in Week 9, per ESPN.com, with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell backing him up.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kareem Hunt sends clear message to Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes after Isiah Pacheco's injury Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt wants head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes to trust in him in case Isiah Pacheco...

OCTOBER 29 • BOLAVIP.COM

Chiefs' Andy Reid Addresses Isiah Pacheco Injury Status Before Bills Ahead of the Buffalo Bills game, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave his thoughts about Isiah Pacheco's injury situation.

OCTOBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco expected to miss Sunday showdown against the Bills with knee injury

The Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be without running back Isiah Pacheco for their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Won't be practicing Wednesday Pacheco (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Pacheco's absence from the Chiefs' first practice this week isn't surprising, with Tom Pelissero of NFL Network having reported Tuesday that the running back is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain. Per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com, coach Andy Reid indicated that he doesn't think Pacheco's injury is a long-term concern, but it remains to be seen if suiting up Sunday against the Bills is a possibility for the Chiefs' leading rusher. In the event that he's sidelined this weekend, Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith would be next up for carries, with Elijah Mitchell available to mix in.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes get concerning news on injured Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid will be monitoring Isiah Pacheco's progress as the running back got injured during the Kansas City Chiefs' Wee...

OCTOBER 29 • BOLAVIP.COM

Deadspin | Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (MCL sprain) week-to-week Deadspin | Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (MCL sprain) week-to-week

OCTOBER 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

Isiah Pacheco injury update: Chiefs RB considered week-to-week with MCL sprain, per report Pacheco left 'Monday Night Football' with a knee injury

OCTOBER 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Isiah Pacheco injury update: Chiefs RB 'week-to-week' with knee injury Isiah Pacheco was injured near the end of the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Commanders. How long will he be out with his knee problem?

OCTOBER 28 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (MCL sprain) week-to-week Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.Pacheco sustain...

OCTOBER 28 • THESTATE.COM

Fantasy Football Impact: Isiah Pacheco is Week-to-Week With an MCL Sprain Isiah Pacheco will almost certainly miss Week 9, if not longer, which boosts Kareem Hunt's role tremendously.

OCTOBER 28 • SI.COM

Isiah Pacheco injury fantasy update: Chiefs RB outlooks for Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, NFL trade deadline | Sporting News This was bad timing.

OCTOBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dealing with MCL sprain Pacheco is considered week-to-week due to a right MCL sprain that he suffered during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The injury undoubtedly stems from the hit to the side of his right knee that he took in fourth quarter, but it happened late enough that the Chiefs never touched on its nature. He ended up pacing the team in rushing yards (58), which was a season-high marks for the fourth-year pro. Assuming Pacheco actually misses some time, Kareem Hunt is lined up to lead Kansas City's backfield, while Brashard Smith and even Elijah Mitchell are candidates to be regulars in the offense.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Pacheco injury update is concerning news for Chiefs' struggling rushing attack | Sporting News The Kansas City Chiefs might be down a running back for a week or more after an injury update on running back Isiah Pacheco suggests he coul...

OCTOBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs dominate Washington 28-7, proving they might be better than last season despite their record

The Kansas City Chiefs have more losses through eight games than last season, but they might be a better team

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Leading rusher on 12 attempts Pacheco rushed 12 times for 58 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Monday's 28-7 win over Washington.

Impact Pacheco finished as the Chiefs' leading rusher a week after scoring his first touchdown of the season. His 58 rushing yards also represented a new high-water mark through eight appearances, which also highlights his capped production as part of a backfield committee. Pacheco did absorb a hard shot to his knee late in the contest, but he was seen moving freely on the sidelines after being checked out by the medical staff. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the rotation piece's status during the practice week ahead of a potential shootout against the Bills in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Pacheco injury update is bad news for Chiefs on good night | Sporting News This was a painful one.

OCTOBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM