Tag: Isiah Pacheco

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on straying from the run game vs. Raiders: ‘We were struggling’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comments on straying from the run game vs. the Las Vegas #Raiders: ‘We were struggling’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs relies heavily on the passing game in their 19-17 victory on Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders. During his postgame press conference, head coach Andy Reid explained his decision to limit running plays.

“We weren’t doing too good with it. I felt – the way they were playing, they were bringing an extra guy. I felt like we were better off with a short passing game, which was working; we were going up and down the field,” said Reid. “We just weren’t doing very good in the red zone – we were struggling with the runs early, so that was a decision I made.”

Isiah Pacheco returned to the field after being placed on injured reserve earlier in the season with a leg injury. He had his first opportunity to team with Kareem Hunt in the backfield, as the two combined for only 14 carries on the day.

“Yeah, that was great. I thought that was a positive,” said Reid. “It was good to get (Isiah) Pacheco some reps in there. I thought he did a nice job when we had an opportunity to run.”

Pacheco broke free in the third quarter for a 34-yard rush to move the Chiefs quickly downfield to the Las Vegas 14-yard line, marking the club’s longest rush of the 2024 season.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco reflects on rehab process leading to return: ‘It was challenging’

Kansas City #Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco reflects on rehab process leading to return: ‘It was challenging’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially in the postseason after clinching their spot with the Week 13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The game featured the return of several players, including running back Isiah Pacheco.

The former seventh-round draft pick returned to the lineup on Friday after being injured since Week 2. He spoke about his long rehab process with reporters after the game in preparation for the highly anticipated return at Arrowhead Stadium.

“It was challenging. You’ve got days you come in and don’t want to work. You could go as hard as you can and get distractions.” said Pacheco. “You’ve got guys that are healthy running in and out of the facility, but you, as a player, you’ve got to focus on what you’ve got to come in there and do. For me, that was to get better day in and day out and eliminate distractions. I wanted to go out to the hot tub and the cold tub and do those extra things, but during the moment, I had to focus on what I had planned and then, on my own time, do the extra stuff.”

Pacheco finished his first game back on the field with seven carries for 44 yards, including a 34-yard run. The Chiefs limited Pacheco’s workload as he gets his timing back and is still tinkering with his usage alongside Kareem Hunt.

Is Kareem Hunt playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is dealing with a toe injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Kareem Hunt has been one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ most valuable players this season.

He will look to make his presence felt against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13 as the defending Super Bowl champions look to earn their eleventh regular season win on Black Friday.

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt was listed on Kansas City’s Week 13 injury report due to a toe injury. However, Hunt’s condition did not affect his ability to practice this week, and he is expected to be on the field for the Chiefs’ matchup against the Raiders this afternoon.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Though he is expected to play on Friday, it is unclear how much longer Hunt will remain on Kansas City’s injury report.

Chiefs RB depth chart

It is unclear whether Hunt will be the Chiefs’ starter in Week 13 because Isiah Pacheco is set to make his return to the field. Assuming that Hunt is the No. 2 running back on Kansas City’s depth chart behind Pacheco, the Chiefs will be able to rely on Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire as their depth options.

Is Isiah Pacheco playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a leg injury. Here are the latest updates,

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been sidelined since he sustained a leg injury in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Pacheco was activated from Kansas City’s injured reserve list this week, but will he be available for the Chiefs’ Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco has been dealing with a broken fibula but returned to full participation in Kansas City’s practices this week.

He was officially activated from the Chiefs’ injured reserve list on Thanksgiving and is expected to make his return to the field against Las Vegas on Black Friday.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

Though he will be back in action against the Raiders, it is unclear if Pacheco will remain on Kansas City’s injury report moving forward.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Behind Pacheco, Kansas City has Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire on its depth chart.

Chiefs activate two stars from injured reserve, both expected to play in Week 13 vs. Raiders

The Kansas City #Chiefs will get some significant reinforcements for their Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas #Raiders on Black Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be getting some much-needed reinforcements in Week 13 for their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

In a post to Twitter on Thursday, the Chiefs announced that they had officially activated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu from their injured reserve list, paving the way for Kansas City’s stars to make a triumphant return to the field.

Pacheco was injured in Week 2 during the Chiefs’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Omenihu suffered a knee injury during Kansas City’s playoff run earlier this year and has not yet seen action in the Chiefs’ 2024 campaign.

It is unclear what role Pacheco and Omenihu will play for Kansas City in Week 13, but the Chiefs will benefit from their return, even if the team decides to ease the veterans back into action.

Stay tuned to see how Pacheco and Omenihu factor into Kansas City’s game plan for the Raiders.

Will Isiah Pacheco play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a leg injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Isiah Pacheco was on a hot streak as the Kansas City Chiefs’ leading rusher before his season came to an abrupt halt when he fractured a fibula in the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Will Pacheco be ready to make his comeback on Black Friday when the Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

While Pacheco has maintained his designation for return from Kansas City’s injured reserve list, he was a full participant in both of the Chiefs’ practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, and may finally be activated in Week 13.

When asked about Pacheco and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu, who has also been designated to return from injured reserve, head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday that:

“I mean, as long as they’re (Isiah Pacheco and Charles Omenihu) okay. We’ll check on it again today, I’ve been trying to take it day-by-day. If they’re good after today then we’ll play them, yep.”

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

It is unclear how much more time Pacheco might need to miss if he is unable to return to the field in Week 13.

Chiefs RB depth chart

In Pachecho’s absence, Kansas City has primarily relied on Kareem Hunt to lead its ground game. Samaje Perine, Carson Steele, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire will also be available to play against Las Vegas.

Is Isiah Pacheco playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a leg injury. Here are the latest updates. 

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco’s season was impacted by an injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 2.

Is Pacheco ready to make his comeback against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco fractured his fibula during the Chiefs’ matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, which has forced him to take time away from the field.

He began participating in Kansas City’s practices last week but has yet to make his return to active status.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

Pacheco is officially still on injured reserve and will not be available to play in the Chiefs’ tilt against Carolina this afternoon.

Based on comments from Andy Reid it is possible he could be activated for the Black Friday showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders, though it is unclear exactly how much longer he will need to fully recover.

Chiefs RB depth chart

During Pacheco’s absence, Kareem Hunt has been Kansas City’s starting running back. The Chiefs’ second-string rusher is Samaje Perine and behind him is Carson Steele.

This trio has been reliable while the team waits for Pacheco to recover enough to return to his role.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides a positive update on Isiah Pacheco ahead of Week 12

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provides a positive update on Isiah Pacheco ahead of Week 12 | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh from their first loss of the season but got some positive news regarding an injured starter. Head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Wednesday to discuss the status of starting running back Isiah Pacheco as he continues to work his way back from injury.

“We’ll see on both those two (Charles Omenihu),” said Reid. “Kind of go through the practice (and) see where we’re at this week and go from there. We’ll just have to say, a day-by-day-type thing.”

Reid also mentioned rehabbing Charles Omenihu’s progress toward a potential return, but Pacheco’s potential this weekend seems promising. During his press conference, the Chiefs head coach praised Pacheco’s work ethic and desire to return.

“He’s a spark plug, emotionally; he’s something that way, and he’s worked his tail off to get to the point he’s at now. We’ve got to keep an eye on him that way,” said Reid. “He would’ve played three weeks ago if he had his choice, but that’s sometimes how it goes. I appreciate that, though, that mentality. That’s what’s helped him get to this point.”

Pacheco was off to a productive start this season before going down with a fractured fibula in the team’s Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. A backfield alongside Kareem Hunt appears to be a matter of time as the Rutgers standout’s health is on the uptick.

Isiah Pacheco injury update: Latest status report, news for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a fibula injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 2 due to a fibula injury.

In his absence, veteran rusher Kareem Hunt has stepped up to lead Kansas City’s ground game.

Could Pacheco make his return to the field in the Chiefs’ Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco was a limited participant in Kansas City’s Wednesday practice session. He was listed with an ankle injury, and seems like a long-shot to see the field when the Chiefs face Carolina on Sunday.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

It is unclear when Andy Reid intends to get Pacheco back to action, but given Hunt’s outstanding performance as Kansas City’s lead back, it is unlikely that he will be rushed back into the starting lineup.

Chiefs RB depth chart

With Pacheco sidelined, the Chiefs have relied on Hunt, Carson Steele, and Samaje Perine to lead their ground game. Former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is also available to pitch in if needed.

Is Isiah Pacheco playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a fibula injury. Here are the latest updates.

Isiah Pacheco was the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting running back earlier this season but saw his 2024 campaign abruptly halted in Week 2 when he suffered a serious injury in the defending Super Bowl champions’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

This forced the Chiefs to place Pacheco on their injured reserve list.

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco suffered a major setback when he fractured a fibula in Week 2.

He made his first return to practice in Week 11, but his participation in Kansas City’s drills was limited.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

It is unknown how much more time is needed to ease Pacheco back into his starting role.

He is likely to make his comeback at some point before playoffs, but he will not see the field against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.

Chiefs RB depth chart

While Pacheco recovers, Kareem Hunt will be the No. 1 option in the Chiefs’ backfield. Hunt has proven to be a capable replacement for Pacheco this season and will combine with Samaje Perine and Carson Steele to keep Kansas City’s ground game rolling against Buffalo.