The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly earned their second win of the 2024 regular season on Sunday by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 after a walk-off field goal by kicker Harrison Butker.
Before the game-winning boot by Butker, Kansas City’s offense was largely led by running back Isiah Pacheco, who rumbled for 90 yards on 19 carries against Cincinnati’s stout defense.
In the second half, Pacheco exited the field and seemed to be in pain on the sideline.
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told the media that the former Rutgers star was being evaluated for an ankle injury.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1835467479713264120
After Schefter’s post, another report from ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington revealed that Pacheco left Arrowhead Stadium on crutches and in a boot after the game.
https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/status/1835472752490291467
Pacheco has been a rock-solid contributor in Reid’s offense and is among Kansas City’s most valuable players.
Stay tuned as news of Pacheco’s status develops ahead of the Chiefs’ Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on September 22.