Former Rutgers football running back Isiah Pacheco scored a touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a bright spot for Pacheco and the Chiefs in what was a rough all-around game for both the player and his team.
The 12-yard touchdown run gave Kansas City a 7-3 lead midway through the second quarter. On the play and in the Wildcat formation, Pacheco faked a reverse and ran 12 yards into the end zone.
It has been a tough spell for Pacheco, who returned to the Chiefs’ gameday roster after missing the previous two weeks with a shoulder injury.
Pacheco’s game was not so swell. He had 11 carries for 26 yards and suffered a concussion that could shelve him for the remainder of the regular season.
Plus, the Chiefs lost 20-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders.
QB Isiah Pacheco takes the snap himself and scores!
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The loss drops the Chiefs to 9-6 on the year. They have three losses in their last four games but they retain their lead in the AFC West.
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On the season, Pacheco has 805 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.
Pacheco’s alma mater, Rutgers, is preparing to play in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday against Miami.