- Isiah Pacheco
- #10
- Team KC
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Recorded career-highs in rush yards over expected (+50) and yards after contact (106) in Week 17
Updated Thu, Jan 4 at 2:51pm -
Totals 92 total yards in Super Bowl
Pacheco rushed the ball 18 times for 59 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. He added six receptions (on six targets) for 33 yards.
Analysis: Pacheco had a rough day on the ground, with his worst moment coming early in the second quarter when he lost a fumble at the 49ers' nine-yard line. He did manage a better performance as a receiver, including two receptions on the Chiefs' game-winning drive in overtime. Though it was an underwhelming performance in the Super Bowl, Pacheco proved capable of handling a workhorse role throughout the 2023 regular season, as he tallied career-high marks in both carries (205) and receptions (44)…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 11 at 8:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Super Bowl
Pacheco (toe/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: During the first week of Super Bowl prep, Pacheco was contained to a pair of limited sessions and ended it with no designation for the big game. He proceeded to have no practice limitations this week, meaning he'll be good for his typical workload Sunday. Over the last five contests, including the Chiefs' three postseason wins, Pacheco has averaged 21.8 touches for 94.4 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown per game. Having said that, Jerick McKinnon (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 9 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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In clear after first week of SB prep
Pacheco (toe/ankle) was limited at Friday's practice but doesn't have an injury designation after the first week of prep for Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers.
Analysis: Prior to the AFC Championship Game this past Sunday, Pacheco managed just one capped session due to toe and ankle injuries but eventually was deemed active for that contest, earning 28 touches for 82 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD in a 17-10 win at Baltimore. He remained on the Chiefs' practice report this week, being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimate before ending it with back-to-back limited sessions. Pacheco has one more week to get ready for this year's Super Bowl,…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 2 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Thursday's practice
Pacheco (toe/ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: He was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated report but then managed to take part in Kansas City's first actual practice ahead of the Super Bowl. Pacheco handled 80 percent snap share and 28 touches in the AFC Championship Game against Baltimore, leaving little doubt he'll be ready for a matchup with the 49ers next Sunday.
Published: Thu, Feb 1 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting in some work
Pacheco (ankle/toe) appears to be practicing Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but there isn't any real concern about the running back's availability for the Super Bowl after he played through the same toe and ankle injuries in a 17-10 win over the Ravens this past Sunday. In the process, Pacheco took 80 percent of Kansas City's snaps on offense and accounted for 28 of the team's 31 backfield touches.
Published: Thu, Feb 1 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice
Pacheco (toe/ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: The Chiefs didn't actually practice three days after beating Baltimore to advance to the Super Bowl. Pacheco took 28 touches in the AFC Championship Game and didn't appear to aggravate either of his injuries, so he should be fine for the Super Bowl against San Francisco next Sunday. He'll likely continue to dominate the snaps and touches out of the Kansas City backfield.
Published: Wed, Jan 31 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Shoulders 28 touches in AFCCG win
Pacheco (toe/ankle) turned 24 carries into 68 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 17-10 AFC Championship win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The Chiefs held Pacheco out of most of this week's practice sessions for maintenance after he suffered a minor toe injury in the win over the Bills in the divisional round. The physical running back suited up as expected and set a new high-water mark in touches (28) that he had just managed two weeks prior (25) in the wild-card win over the Dolphins. Pacheco is clearly Kansas City's top backfield option and is seeing the type of workload that reflects that. Those characteristics are what give…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 28 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Active versus Ravens
Pacheco (toe/ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
Analysis: After being held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Pacheco was able to log a limited session Friday and approach Sunday's contest officially listed as questionable. With his active status confirmed, Pacheco is on track to continue to pace the Chiefs backfield versus Baltimore in the absence of any in-game setbacks, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire available to mix in and La'Mical Perine in reserve. During Kansas City's divisional-round win over the Bills last weekend, Pacheco was on the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 28 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Pacheco (toe/ankle) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game matchup with the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pacheco was a non-participant in practice for consecutive days to start the week due to the pair of injuries before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant. According to James Palmer of NFL Network, the Chiefs had planned all along to withhold Pacheco from practice until Friday, signaling that his pair of absences to begin the week may have been for maintenance purposes more than anything. Assuming he's officially cleared upon the release of the Chiefs' inactive list 90 minutes…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 27 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Pacheco (toe/ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Pacheco returned to a limited session Friday and will thus head into the weekend with an official 'questionable' tag ahead of Sunday's 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Look for added context regarding the running back's status to arrive closer to game time, and if Pacheco ends up limited or out versus Baltimore, Clyde Edwards-Helaire would be next in line for added backfield touches for the Chiefs.
Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Spotted at practice
Pacheco (toe/ankle) was present for practice Friday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After being deemed a non-participant both Wednesday and Thursday, Pacheco's return to the field Friday has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens. The Chiefs' final injury report of the week will clarify whether the team's top running back heads into the weekend with an injury designation or fully cleared to face Baltimore.
Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Not in line to practice Thursday
Pacheco (toe/ankle) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Per the report, coach Andy Reid relayed that Pacheco participated in the team's morning walk-through, but the running back is slated to go down as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday. Pacheco thus has one more chance to get in some on-field work ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Baltimore, but unless he practices fully Friday, he figures to head into the weekend with an injury designation.
Published: Thu, Jan 25 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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Toe should be fine
The toe injury that kept Pacheco out of practice Wednesday isn't viewed as a major concern, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Though Pacheco was a spectator for the Chiefs' first practice of the week, the toe injury isn't anything that will prevent him from handling his usual lead role this Sunday in Baltimore in the AFC Championship Game. He's taken 39 carries for 186 yards (4.8 YPC) and two touchdowns in two playoff games while handling 70 and 72 percent offensive snap shares in those contests, and he's gotten 15 or more touches in eight straight appearances dating back to early November. The only back with…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 24 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice Wednesday
Pacheco isn't practicing Wednesday due to a toe injury, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Pacheco has operated as a pillar of Kansas City's offense for both of the team's playoff victories so far, totaling 39 carries for 186 yards (4.8 YPC) and two touchdowns between the two contests. Given his heavy usage of late the Chiefs may simply be giving Pacheco an opportunity to rest up and get fully ready for Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Baltimore. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La'Mical Perine will stand to handle increased practice reps Wednesday in Pacheco's stead.
Published: Wed, Jan 24 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Powers offense again
Pacheco rushed the ball 15 times for 97 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bills. He added one catch on one target for 14 yards.
Analysis: The Chiefs ran only 47 offensive plays, limiting volume for all of their skill-position players. However, Pacheco delivered in key situations, as 82 of 111 yards from scrimmage came in the second half. He punched in a four-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter for what turned out to be the game-winning score, and he had a pair of tough runs on the final possession of the game to record a first down -- allowing Kansas City to run out the clock. Pacheco has been a reliable workhorse in the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 21 at 7:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Handles heavy workload
Pacheco rushed the ball 24 times for 89 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 26-7 win over the Dolphins. He added one reception on one target for negative-one yard.
Analysis: The Chiefs ran an impressive 75 plays, meaning the skill-position players had plenty of opportunity to produce. Pacheco was no exception, as he saw his highest carry total of the season. He was inefficient with those chances, but he managed to punch in a three-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter to pad his fantasy production. Kansas City's passing attack showed signs of improvement in the win, but Pacheco should continue to serve in a key role throughout the team's playoff run.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go for playoff game
Pacheco (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Though Pacheco was active for this past Sunday's 13-12 win over the Chargers, he didn't put in a full practice in advance of the contest and ultimately didn't play any snaps in the regular-season finale. Since Kansas City had already locked up the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs, Pacheco was likely just held out as a precaution, and his ability to put in a full practice Tuesday erases any doubt about his status heading into Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Dolphins. In Kansas City's…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 9 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't appear in Week 18
Pacheco didn't take the field during Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Chargers.
Analysis: Pacheco wasn't listed among the inactives for the regular-season finale, but he may as well have been. He didn't take the field for a snap after both DNPs and limited practice sessions leading up to the contest. He essentially joined many of the starters sitting out Sunday's contest, with the Chiefs having already claimed the No. 3 seed in the AFC, regardless of the outcome of their game. The 24-year-old running back should reclaim the team's top spot on the running back depth chart heading…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 9 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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Not among Week 18 inactives
Pacheco (quad/shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: After missing practice Wednesday, Pacheco logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday before approaching the contest listed as questionable. Though the running back is not among the Chiefs' listed inactives Sunday, the team is locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs, so it's possible that Pacheco sees little to no action in Kansas City's regular-season finale. With that in mind, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously suggested that Pacheco may only be used on an emergency basis versus…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Pacheco (quadricep/shoulder) remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers but isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pacheco closed Week 18 prep with a pair of limited practices and likely would be able to handle his usual role as the Chiefs' lead back Sunday if necessary, but the coaching staff appears content to hold him out while Kansas City is already locked in as the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs. Rapoport suggests that Pacheco might only be used in an emergency, so the Chiefs could still elect to keep the 24-year-old active for the contest, even though he's not expected to play. Clyde Edwards-Helaire…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 5:13am by Rotowire.com
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Deemed questionable for Week 18
The Chiefs list Pacheco (quadricep/shoulder) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: After his pair of injuries kept him from practicing Wednesday, Pacheco was able to return to the field as a limited participant for the Chiefs' final two sessions of Week 18. The running back looks to be reasonably healthy after logging his heftiest workload of the season -- 18 carries for 130 yards, seven catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on a 92 percent snap share -- in the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Bengals, but don't expect Pacheco to be nearly as involved this Sunday. The Chiefs are…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 5 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Pacheco (quadricep/shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Pacheco didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to log a capped session a day later indicates that the running back's health is improving ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers. That said, with the Chiefs locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs, the team could opt to limit or sit Pacheco in Week 18. If that occurs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness), La'Mical Perine and practice-squad member Keaontay Ingram would be candidates to see added backfield opportunities…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 4 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Pacheco won't practice Wednesday due to quadricep and shoulder injuries, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco's quad contusion looks to be the greater concern for the running back than the shoulder issue, which he had managed along with a concussion leading up to his past weekend's 25-17 win over the Bengals. Though Pacheco appeared healthy while he proceeded to rack up 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 25 touches in the Week 17 victory, the Chiefs could take a cautious approach with him heading into this Sunday's regular-season finale with the Chargers. The Chiefs are locked in as…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 165 total yards
Pacheco rushed the ball 18 times for 130 yards in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals. He added seven receptions on seven targets for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Pacheco accounted for all of the work out of the Kanas City backfield with Clyde Edwards-Helarie (illness) inactive. He took advantage by gashing the Cincinnati defense for long runs of 37 and 35 yards, helping him tally his highest rushing yardage total of the season and second performance of at least 150 yards from scrimmage. Pacheco also tallied his ninth score of the campaign on an eight-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter. He needs 65 rushing yards in a Week 18 matchup against…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 165 total yards
Pacheco rushed the ball 18 times for 130 yards in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals. He added seven receptions on seven targets for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Pacheco accounted for all of the work out of the Kanas City backfield with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) inactive. He took advantage by gashing the Cincinnati defense for long runs of 37 and 35 yards, helping him tally his highest rushing yardage total of the season and second performance of at least 150 yards from scrimmage. Pacheco also tallied his ninth score of the campaign on an eight-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter. He needs 65 rushing yards in a Week 18 matchup against…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Sunday
Pacheco (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Pacheco managed just one limited practice this week while he was tending to a shoulder injury in addition to being included in concussion protocol, but he cleared the five-step protocol Saturday to erase any lingering concern about his availability for the Week 17 contest. Despite his light activity in practice this week, Pacheco could be tasked with handling a heavy workload Sunday, given the lack of established depth behind him. Passing-down specialist Jerick McKinnon (groin) was placed on…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Pacheco (shoulder) has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday versus Cincinnati, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In addition to suffering a concussion in the Chiefs' Christmas Day loss to Las Vegas, Pacheco also has been dealing with a shoulder injury, and he'll still be carrying a questionable tag for Sunday's game. However, having passed through the league's five-step concussion protocol, the second-year running back is likely to suit up in the Week 17 AFC clash as Kansas City looks to get back on track after losing three of its past four contests. Pacheco's expected ability to play stabilizes a Chiefs…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Pacheco (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Pacheco made an early exit from Monday's loss to the Raiders to get a concussion check, and he eventually was ruled out after the head injury was confirmed. He then didn't practice until Friday, when he went down as a limited participant. Coach Andy Reid told Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com on Friday that Pacheco is in the last stages of the concussion protocol and feels OK. Still, Pacheco will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play this weekend, something…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Friday
Pacheco (concussion/shoulder) was spotted at practice Friday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's encouraging that Pacheco is practicing Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday, but he may have to participate fully with contact to have a chance to clear concussion protocol before Sunday's game against the Bengals. Where he stands in that regard will be revealed on Friday's injury report. If Pacheco is unable to play Sunday, Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and La'Mical Perine would be in line for larger roles, with possible reinforcements coming from the practice squad in the…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing again
Pacheco (concussion/shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco also missed Wednesday's session, so the running back may be facing an uphill battle to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Bengals unless he's able to practice Friday in some capacity. In addition to Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is missing from Thursday's practice, while Jerick McKinnon (groin) was placed on injured reserve over the weekend. For the moment, La'Mical Perine is the lone healthy back on the 53-man roster, though the Chiefs still have Deneric Prince and…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Pacheco (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco sustained a concussion during Monday's loss to the Raiders and unsurprisingly isn't ready to take the practice field just two days later. The running back will have two more chances to practice this week, but he'll ultimately need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist to be removed from concussion protocol and have any chance at playing in Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Pacheco is unable to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday, Clyde Edwards-Helaire would…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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Suffers concussion Monday
Pacheco was diagnosed with a concussion during Monday's game versus the Raiders and won't return.
Analysis: At the time of his departure in the third quarter, Pacheco had 11 carries for 26 yards and one touchdown and four catches (on four targets) for zero yards to his name. With Jerick McKinnon (groin) on injured reserve, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is slated to lead the Chiefs backfield moving forward.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting concussion check
Pacheco is under evaluation for a head injury during Monday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Pacheco made a visit to the sideline medical tent late in the third quarter before the Chiefs announced his potential health concern. If he eventually is diagnosed with a concussion, Pacheco will finish Week 16 with 11 carries for 26 yards and one touchdown and four catches (on four targets) for zero yards. With Jerick McKinnon (groin) on injured reserve, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is poised to lead Kansas City's backfield in Pacheco's absence.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go for Week 16
Pacheco (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: As promised by head coach Andy Reid earlier this week, Pacheco is back at full strength after missing the past two games and having a minor procedure on his shoulder. He should return to his usual role as the lead back Monday against the Raiders, which presumably means less work for Jerick McKinnon (groin) and a much smaller role for Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Week 16
Coach Andy Reid said Monday that he expects Pacheco (shoulder) to play the following Monday against the Raiders barring a setback, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Reid revealed that Pacheco was medically cleared to play in this past Sunday's 27-17 win over the Patriots, but the team took a cautious approach and kept the starting running back out. Pacheco is likely to return from a two-game absence on Christmas Day, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him fully participating in practice as the Chiefs begin preparing for their Week 16 tilt.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Sunday
Pacheco (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Patriots, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Per McMullen, coach Andy Reid relayed that Pacheco had a procedure done on his shoulder but is doing well, with the team anticipating that the running back will return next week ahead of a Dec. 25 contest against the Raiders. In Pacheco's continued absence this weekend, look for Clyde Edwards-Helaire to get another start in Week 15, with Jerick McKinnon also in line to see his share of backfield touches versus New England.
Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at Friday's practice
Pacheco (shoulder) wasn't spotted during the initial stages of Friday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, either, so at this stage it looks like he could be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots later Friday. If that ends up being the case, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon would be in line to lead the Chiefs' Week 15 backfield.
Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Set to miss another practice
Pacheco (shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco, who didn't practice last week, also missed Wednesday's session, so unless the running back gets some work in Friday, he could be trending toward another absence Sunday against the Patriots. If Pacheco remains sidelined this weekend, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon would be in line to lead Kansas City's Week 15 backfield.
Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Wednesday
Pacheco (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco didn't practice in any capacity last week before sitting out Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bills. The running back remains a spectator in practice as the Chiefs begin Week 15 prep, but Pacheco will have two more chances to get in some on-field work ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. If the running back is unable to play through his shoulder issue this weekend, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon would once again lead the Kansas City backfield.
Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to land on IR
Pacheco, who is out Sunday against the Bills, is believed to be dealing with a shoulder contusion, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Rapoport, Pacheco's injury is not considered a long-term issue and the running back isn't expected to land on IR. In his absence versus Buffalo, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is in line to start Sunday, with Jerick McKinnon also slated to see his share work in Kansas City's Week 14 backfield.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 7:31am by Rotowire.com
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Out this week
Pacheco (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: According to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Pacheco is dealing with a bruise to the same shoulder that he underwent surgery on shortly after the Super Bowl this past season. Though the Chiefs are ruling Pacheco out only for Week 14 at this time, Reid was non-committal regarding whether the injury will be anything that will force the running back to injured reserve, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com. Reid told Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com that Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the "No.…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at Friday's practice
Pacheco (shoulder) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so his apparent absence from Friday's session doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bills. Kansas City will release its final Week 14 injury report later Friday, and if Pacheco is ruled out for the contest, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com suggests that Clyde Edwards-Helaire would be in line to serve as the Chiefs' lead option on the ground, with Jerick McKinnon (groin) operating as the team's passing-down back.
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Missing another practice
Pacheco (shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco didn't practice Wednesday, either, so what the running back is able to do during Friday's practice -- if anything -- will loom large with regard to his chances of playing Sunday against the Bills. If Pacheco is sidelined this weekend, Jerick McKinnon (groin) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire would likely split work out of the backfield.
Published: Thu, Dec 7 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Bothered by shoulder contusion
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco will be held out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder contusion, Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City reports.
Analysis: Pacheco's injury doesn't sound like one that typically causes players to miss games, but fantasy managers should nonetheless track his practice participation throughout the week. He took on a larger role on passing downs with Jerick McKinnon (groin) out the past two games, though Pacheco's final snap share (70 percent) in a loss to the Packers this past Sunday was affected by a fourth-quarter ejection for throwing a punch. He still finished with his second-largest snap share of the season --…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 6 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Tossed after strong performance
Pacheco rushed the ball 18 times for 110 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to Green Bay. He added three receptions on four targets for 13 yards.
Analysis: Per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Pacheco was ejected for throwing a punch in the final moments of the game. However, he managed a strong performance prior to his exit by ripping off long runs of 26, 13 and 11 yards. The end result was his second 100-yard performance of the season, and he supplemented that with a one-yard touchdown plunge early in the third quarter. Pacheco now has six rushing scores on the campaign, half of which have come in his last two games.
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Punches in two short TDs
Pacheco rushed 15 times for 55 yards and two touchdowns while catching all five of his targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 31-17 win over Las Vegas.
Analysis: Pacheco punched in a pair of one-yard touchdowns to bolster his usual production as Kansas City's lead running back. The end result was a fantasy score that rivaled the one from his monster performance against the Jets back in Week 4, which had previously stood out as the sophomore's best output to date. Pacheco has now reached 20 combined touches in each of the Chiefs' two games since the team's Week 10 bye after hitting that mark just twice over the previous nine weeks. The physical runner…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Surprising success in tough matchup
Pacheco rushed 19 time for 89 yards and brought in his only target for two yards in the Chiefs' 21-17 loss to the Eagles on Monday night.
Analysis: Pacheco ran with his signature hard-charging style all night and surprisingly found success frequently against what had been the league's best run defense coming in. The second-year back's yardage total was his second highest of the season, as was his rushing workload. Pacheco will face an exponentially more palatable matchup on paper in a Week 12 visit to the division rival Raiders.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid numbers in Week 9 win
Pacheco carried the ball 16 times for 66 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: The second-year running back saw his highest yardage total on the ground since Week 4, bouncing back from a rough performance against the Broncos in which he set season lows in touches and scrimmage yards. Pacheco will head into Kansas City's Week 10 bye averaging 76.1 scrimmage yards per game in 2023, a pace that would have him approaching 1,300 on the year if can keep it up.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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Leads backfield with eight carries
Pacheco rushed eight times for 40 yards and caught three of four targets for a net loss of three yards in Sunday's upset loss to Denver.
Analysis: Pacheco failed to record double-digit carries for the first time since Week 1, and his 11 combined touches set a new low through eight games this season. The 24-year-old still finished as Kansas City's leading rusher while ceding just four combined touches to backups Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Sunday's unexpected game script was the main culprit of Pacheco's lowered usage, as the favored Chiefs were forced to throw more than twice as many times as they ran while playing from…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Salvages day with late TD
Pacheco rushed 13 times for 32 yards and brought in all four targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 31-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Pacheco was completely stymied on the ground as his final line indicates, but he was able to salvage his fantasy day with his eight-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring on the day. The touchdown marked Pacheco's first through the air as a pro, and despite the non-productive day on the ground, he encouragingly logged double-digit carries for the sixth straight contest. Pacheco faces a much more palatable positional matchup against the Broncos' suspect run…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Strong all-around production in win
Pacheco rushed 16 times for 62 yards and brought in all six targets for 36 yards in the Chiefs' 19-8 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.
Analysis: Pacheco was once again the unquestioned lead back for the Chiefs on the night and encouragingly recorded a career-high number of receptions alongside his solid rushing yardage total. The hard-charging second-year back's development as a receiver has helped round out his fantasy profile in the early going this season, and he now has multiple catches in four of six games. Pacheco also has at least 15 carries in four consecutive contests heading into a Week 7 home matchup against the Chargers on…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone again Sunday
Pacheco carried the ball 16 times for 55 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: The second-year RB got into the end zone for the third straight game, opening the scoring exactly five minutes into the first quarter with a one-yard TD plunge. Pacheco has seized firm control of the top job in the Kansas City backfield with 302 rushing yards, three TDs and 4.8 yards per carry over the last four contests, and he could break out in Week 6 against a Broncos run defense that just surrendered 177 yards to the Jets' Breece Hall -- only the second-highest rushing total Denver's given…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Rips off long TD in win
Pacheco had 20 carries for 115 yards and a touchdown while adding 43 receiving yards on three receptions in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Pacheco did most of his damage on a perfectly executed counter-play call in which he followed pulling guard Trey Smith through a sizeable hole that the speedy back took from midfield to the house. It was the 24-year-old's second rushing touchdown in as many weeks, and it came on a season-high 23 touches. Backfield mates Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire received three carries apiece, but neither made much of an impact in the box score. Pacheco has become the clear top option out of…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 10:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading rusher in blowout win
Pacheco (hamstring) had 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for 16 receiving yards in Sunday's 41-10 win over Chicago.
Analysis: Pacheco was able to suit up after being labeled a game-time decision earlier in the week due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old wound up playing his full share of snaps while leading the team in rushing Sunday. Pacheco had good burst on his first touchdown run of the season, showing no lingering effects from his recent injury. The 2022 seventh-round pick split rushing duties with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (15-55-1) while Jerick McKinnon cashed in two short receiving scores. The Chiefs should…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Active versus Chicago
Pacheco (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's practice, Pacheco logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday, and he'll give it a go Sunday. In the absence of any in-game setbacks, Pacheco should continue to pace the Chiefs' backfield in Week 3, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon available to handle complementary/change-of-pace work. Through the first two games of the season, Pacheco has recorded 20 carries for 93 yards and a TD and has caught five of his six targets for 31 yards. In that span,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to face Bears
Pacheco (hamstring) is expected to suit up Sunday versus Chicago, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pacheco is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest and was at one point considered a game-time decision, but he looks like he'll be on track to serve as the Chiefs' lead back for Week 3, barring any setbacks leading up to kickoff. Confirmation on Pacheco's status will arrive when the Chiefs release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the game's 4:25 p.m. ET start time. If indeed active, Pacheco could benefit from a favorable game script against a Chicago defense…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 2:31am by Rotowire.com
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Optimism about Week 3 status
Pacheco (hamstring) is deemed a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Bears, but the Chiefs are optimistic that he'll be able to suit up, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco's hamstring injury impacted his practice reps all week, keeping him sidelined Wednesday before he got in limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Still, he received a questionable tag entering the weekend. Kansas City doesn't kick things off until 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, so there will be less available running backs to pivot to if Pacheco ends up being inactive. The current in-house options are Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Published: Sat, Sep 23 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable with hamstring injury
Pacheco (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Pacheco turned in limited practices Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's practice, so his availability could come down to a true game-time decision. Even if he plays, Kansas City may choose to take a cautious approach with its top running back so as to not exacerbate the injury. If Pacheco gets his usual workload, though, he could be in store for a productive afternoon against an 0-2 Bears team that's giving up 32.5 points per game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon could see…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns in limited practice
Pacheco (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Pacheco was withheld from Wednesday's session due to the hamstring issue, but his return to practice in a limited fashion a day later suggests he's not dealing with an overly severe injury. The running back isn't in the clear for Sunday's game against the Bears just yet, however. The Chiefs may want to see Pacheco replicate his limited practice activity Friday or upgrade to full participation before clearing him to handle lead-back duties this weekend.
Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Present for practice
Pacheco (hamstring) was spotted on the field for the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco was sidelined for the Chiefs' first Week 3 practice Wednesday, but he looks poised to get in some work Thursday. The Chiefs will release their second practice report of the week later in the day, when it will become known whether Pacheco was a limited or full practice participant.
Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Pacheco won't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, head coach Andy Reid noted that Pacheco isn't dealing with a hamstring tear, and the running back is viewed as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. If Pacheco ends up sitting out this weekend or is available only in a limited capacity, Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire could work in a timeshare out of the backfield.
Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Efficient in Week 2 win
Pacheco rushed 12 times for 70 yards and caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 17-9 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: Kansas City's other running backs combined for minus-2 rushing yards, so Pacheco is the team's clear-cut top option on the ground, but he was a non-factor as a receiver after catching all four of his targets for 31 yards in Week 1. The Chiefs are averaging only 19.0 PPG after scoring a league-best 29.2 PPG in 2022. Pacheco's opportunities to score should increase once Kansas City's offense gets going, and a Week 3 visit from the 0-2 Bears presents a golden opportunity for that to happen.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Involved as receiver in loss
Pachecho rushed eight times for 23 yards and secured all four targets for 31 yards in the Chiefs' 21-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
Analysis: Pacheco outpaced Clyde Edwards-Helaire by two carries even though the former logged his first touch of the game after the latter, and Pacheco was much more involved as a receiver than usual thanks in large part to the absence of Travis Kelce (knee). Pacheco did find running room at a premium thanks to what appears to be a significantly improved Lions rush defense, yet his overall usage was relatively encouraging and lends credence to the notion Pacheco should operate as a No. 1 back this…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes preseason debut
Pacheco carried the ball one time for zero yards in Saturday's 33-32 preseason win over the Browns.
Analysis: Pacheco was cleared for contact Monday after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and was able to make his preseason debut five days later. He was the third back on the field behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon, though all three played on the team's first offensive possession. It appears that Pacheco will be healthy heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Lions, though he may be a part of a rotation that also involves Edwards-Helaire and McKinnon.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see snaps Saturday
Pacheco (shoulder) is in uniform ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com and Adam Teicher of ESPN.com report.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how much, if any, action Pacheco sees Saturday, but Derrick suggests that the running back could see a few touches. Either way, it appears as though Pacheco is on track to be available for Week 1 action, barring any setbacks.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for contact
Pacheco (shoulder) is present for Monday's practice in a red jersey, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco has shed his non-contact jersey for the first time in training camp, and coach Andy Reid said "there's a chance" he suits up for his preseason debut in Saturday's exhibition finale against the Browns, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic. The Chiefs had long listed Aug. 20 as Pacheco's target date for contact clearance, so he remains right on track in his recovery. As such, it looks like the second-year pro still is on track for Week 1.
Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out preseason opener
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Saints, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: This development comes as no surprise since Pacheco has been limited in practice as he continues to recover from a pair of offseason surgeries. The running back is expected to be available for Week 1 of the regular season in September, but Pacheco may not play much, if at all, during the August exhibition slate.
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to be ready for Week 1
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Monday that he expects both Pacheco (hand/shoulder) and wideout Kadarius Toney (knee) to be available for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Lions, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "Organizationally, we feel pretty good those guys will be ready to play, barring no setbacks,'' Veach said.
Analysis: Pacheco, who underwent offseason surgeries on his hand and shoulder, has been a limited practice participant during training camp and hasn't be cleared for contact to date. Once he's fully up to speed, Pacheco will likely work as the Chiefs' lead back, but holdovers Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire also are candidates to mix into the backfield rotation.
Published: Mon, Aug 7 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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On track for clearance soon
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) is on track to be cleared for contact by Aug. 20, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: While the significance of the mentioned date is unclear, it would give Pacheco an 18-day grace period before the Chiefs open the regular season against Detroit on Sept. 7. In other words, he'll have plenty of time to ramp up and get in game shape for Week 1 if he does in fact gain clearance for contact on or before Aug. 20. In the meantime, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon have been getting most of the first-team reps at training camp, while undrafted rookie Deneric Price has become…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Increasing practice reps
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) sported a non-contact jersey at Wednesday's practice but has been expanding his play count in 7-on-7 drills, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: The fact that Pacheco is already starting to expand his reps early in training camp is a good sign that he'll be cleared before the start of the regular season. The running back is working his way back from offseason surgeries to repair a broken hand and torn labrum. He's likely to play a prominent role once healthy, but it wouldn't be surprising if Pacheco sits out most or all of the preseason.
Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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To be 100 percent for Week 1
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) said Thursday he will "absolutely" be 100 percent for Week 1 versus the Lions, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Pacheco continues to practice in a yellow non-contact jersey as he works his way back from offseason surgeries to address a broken hand and a torn labrum, but it looks like he has no real concerns about his regular-season availability. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, Pacheco looks to be facing a real opportunity to cement himself as the top man in Kansas City's backfield, which also houses Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, La'Mical Perine and Deneric Prince. Coach Andy Reid…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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Gets in work Wednesday
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) worked out with Kansas City's quarterbacks and rookies Wednesday, Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Pacheco was on the field one day after head coach Andy Reid suggested that the second-year running back was a candidate to start training camp on the PUP list. According to Newell, Pacheco, who led the Chiefs with 830 rushing yards as a rookie, didn't mix into 7-on-7 drills and participated in much of Wednesday's session while sporting a yellow non-contact jersey. Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com notes that the team will limit Pacheco early on in training camp, but barring any setbacks, the…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 19 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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At practice Wednesday
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) participated in Wednesday's practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Pacheco appeared to be a full participant in the session, though the running back was wearing a yellow (non-contact) jersey. Still, Pacheco's presence on the field Wednesday bodes well for both his training camp status and regular-season availability. The second-year player underwent surgeries in the offseason to address a broken hand and a torn labrum.
Published: Wed, Jul 19 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Uncertain for training camp
Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Kansas City will soon decide whether Pacheco (hand) will start training camp on an injured list, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The team might place Pacheco on the PUP list, which doesn't mean much until the regular season other than confirming he's not ready to practice. The second-year running back had multiple surgeries this offseason after playing through a broken hand and torn labrum in the Super Bowl win over Philadelphia in February. Kansas City didn't add much to its backfield this spring -- undrafted rookie Deneric Prince is the only new face -- and seemingly expects Pacheco to be ready for Week 1 even if he…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 18 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Could miss start of camp
Pacheco (hand/shoulder) may not be cleared for the start of training camp, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pacheco played through a broken hand and torn labrum in the Super Bowl, then had surgeries on both injuries in the weeks following the big game. He subsequently missed spring practices and may now miss time at the start of training camp, but there hasn't been any sign Kansas City is worried about his Week 1 availability. Once he's healthy, the 2022 seventh-round pick seemingly will face less-than-stellar competition for early down snaps, as the team's backfield otherwise consists of Jerick…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 11 at 7:33am by Rotowire.com
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Doing well after offseason surgery
Head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Pacheco is doing well after offseason surgeries to repair a broken bone in his hand and a torn labrum, but the running back doesn't have a return timeline yet, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pacheco played through the injuries during the 2022 campaign and didn't miss a game, totaling 1,027 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 20 matchups (including the postseason). His availability during OTAs and other offseason workouts should provide further clarity on his rehab process and may provide a potential return timeline.
Published: Mon, May 8 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Big effort in Super Bowl win
Pacheco carried the ball 15 times for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Pacheco dominated work out of the Chiefs backfield, out-carrying Jerick McKinnon, 15-4. He was productive with the work, highlighted by a long gain of 24 yards and also a one-yard touchdown plunge midway through the third quarter. After a surprisingly impressive rookie season during which he posted 830 rushing yards and five touchdowns across 17 regular-season games, Pacheco is likely to factor heavily into Kansas City's offensive plans in 2023.
Published: Sun, Feb 12 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Contributes as pass catcher in win
Pacheco rushed 10 times for 26 yards and secured five of six targets for 59 yards during the Chiefs' 23-20 win over the Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship Game. He also returned two kickoffs for 45 yards.
Analysis: Pacheco, who did an excellent job breaking tackles and getting to the second level throughout his rookie season, somewhat surprisingly found running room at a premium throughout Sunday's game, although he did have a 10-yard first-quarter touchdown run nullified due to offensive holding. However, with the Chiefs' wideout depth chart suffering some serious in-game attrition thanks to injuries to JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Kadarius Toney (ankle), Pacheco recorded his…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 29 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes most of 13 touches
Pacheco rushed the ball 12 times for 95 yards in Saturday's 27-20 win over the Jaguars. He added one reception for six yards.
Analysis: Pacheco paced the Chiefs' backfield with 13 touches, and he was narrowly more involved than Jerick McKinnon. Pacheco made the most of his opportunity, and his effort was highlighted by a 39-yard gain midway through the second quarter -- a run that set up a one-yard touchdown catch for Travis Kelce two plays later. It remains to be seen how work will be split between Pacheco and McKinnon moving forward, particularly if the Chiefs find themselves in negative game script at any point during the…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 21 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Big game to close regular season
Pacheco rushed the ball eight times for 64 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-13 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Pacheco paced the Chiefs in rushing yards, primarily thanks to a 31-yard scamper early in the fourth quarter. He also tallied his fifth rushing touchdown of the season on a one-yard plunge to cap the same offensive possession. Pacheco ends his rookie season having racked up 170 rushing attempts and 830 yards, though it remains to be seen how much he is trusted by the team during the postseason.
Published: Sat, Jan 7 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in win
Pacheco rushed nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 18 yards in the Chiefs' 27-24 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: Pacheco's five-yard touchdown rush just before the halfway point of the first quarter opened the scoring on the day. The rookie's trip to the end zone was his first since Week 13, although his carries were his fewest since Week 9. Fantasy managers holding Pacheco on Week 18 fantasy championship rosters will hope for a larger rushing workload in a road matchup against the vulnerable Raiders defense in Kansas City's regular-season finale, in which they'll still be aiming for the top seed in the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 90 yards on 15 touches
Pacheco rushed 14 times for 58 yards and caught one of two targets for 32 receiving yards in Saturday's 24-10 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Pacheco led Kansas City's backfield with 14 carries, out-touching Jerick McKinnon 15 to eight. The former got the heavier workload as the team chewed up clock up two scores in the second half. Pacheco continues to outproduce his veteran teammate on the ground, but it has been McKinnon providing superior fantasy value with five touchdowns over his last three games (including another receiving touchdown Saturday). The 23-year-old has been providing a high fantasy floor since taking over for Clyde…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals 97 scrimmage yards in OT win
Pacheco rushed 15 times for 86 yards and brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Chiefs' 30-24 overtime win over the Texans on Sunday. He also returned three kickoffs for 47 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: The rookie put together yet another efficient effort on the ground, but he coughed up the ball for the fourth time the season, which produced his second lost fumble. That second-quarter gaffe -- which led to a Texans touchdown -- aside, Pacheco was once again explosive on his rush attempts and also pulled double duty on special teams. That said, veteran backfield mate Jerick McKinnon stole the show by recording a rushing and receiving touchdown on his 18 touches, the former serving as the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Just short of century mark Sunday
Pacheco carried the ball 13 times for 70 yards and caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: The rookie took a back seat to Jerick McKinnon in this one as his veteran backfield mate piled up 134 combined yards and two receiving TDs, but Pacheco still posted the second-highest scrimmage-yards total of his young career. He seems poised for success in Week 15 against a Texans defense that just coughed up 143 combined yards and three touchdowns to the Cowboys RB duo of Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone again Sunday
Pacheco carried the ball 14 times for 66 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: It was another strong showing for the rookie, who has racked up 324 rushing yards and two TDs over the last four games since taking over the top spot in the Kansas City backfield. Pacheco will never be a focal point of an offense with Patrick Mahomes under center, but he's providing solid fantasy value heading into a Week 14 clash with the Broncos.
Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Strong showing against Rams
Pacheco carried the ball 22 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-10 win over the Rams. He also caught his only target for 17 yards.
Analysis: In his third game as the lead early down back for Kansas City, Pacheco saw his yards per carry regress but made up for it by getting into the end zone for the first time since Week 1. The rookie running back has 258 rushing yards over that three-game stretch, and he figures to see plenty of work again in Week 13 against the Bengals.
Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 100 yards for first time
Pacheco rushed 15 times for 107 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers. He was not targeted in the passing game.
Analysis: Pacheco led Kansas City's rushing attack for the second consecutive week, rewarding the coaching decision with his first career 100-yard rushing game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) went down before halftime and did not return, but he was already being phased out of the offensive game plan due to inconsistent play. Jerick McKinnon remained involved with seven touches for 24 yards, but he lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter that nearly cost the Chiefs the game. Pacheco is looking more and…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 9:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated workload in win
Pacheco rushed 16 times for 82 yards in the Chiefs' 27-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: The rookie put together a solid effort overall with a career-high carry total, setting a new high-water mark in rushing yardage in the process. Pacheco has now produced over 60 rushing yards on all three occasions in which he's logged double-digit attempts, but head coach Andy Reid doesn't typically give his ground attack as much attention as it received Sunday.
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal output Sunday night
Pacheco recorded five carries for five yards and caught his only target for four yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime victory over the Titans.
Analysis: Pacheco started the game but finished the night with only 22 total offensive snaps (22 percent), surpassing Clyde Edwards-Helaire (17 snaps) but falling well short of Jerick McKinnon (62 snaps). Game script played a role in this snap distribution, with McKinnon being the team's primary passing-down back and Kansas City trailing for much of the second half. Still, it's worth noting that McKinnon played the entire overtime drive when the game was even. Regardless, it's a fluid Chiefs backfield…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Draws start, rushes for 43 yards
Pacheco rushed eight times for 43 yards in Sunday's 44-23 win over San Francisco. He was not targeted in the passing game.
Analysis: Pacheco got the start over Clyde Edwards-Helaire (6-32-1) as previously reported, but it ended up being more of a committee approach with four non-QB Chiefs receiving two or more carries. The electric rookie actually finished with more carries in two previous games as a backup this season than he did in his first career start. The 23-year-old would need to see more than eight touches to become a reliable fantasy asset, but he should be rostered -- even with Kansas City's upcoming bye week --…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Candidate to draw start Sunday
Pacheco took first-team reps in practice this week and is a candidate to start Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pacheco logged just two carries in Kansas City's Week 6 loss to the Bills, but per Rapoport, the 2022 seventh-rounder is expected to draw the start Sunday, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire will still maintain a key role on offense and Jerick McKinnon mixes in. The report suggests that both Pacheco and Edwards-Helaire are expected to see significant snaps versus the 49ers, and in that context Pacheco could have a chance to yield Week 7 fantasy dividends for those in need of RB help.
Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 5:11am by Rotowire.com
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Limited role in loss
Pacheco rushed two times for nine yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Pacheco was ineffective on limited touches in a game where the Chiefs struggled to get anything going on the ground. Though the rookie running back has shown flashes of talent when involved, he remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in Kansas City's backfield rotation. Pacheco will likely find himself in an uphill battle for touches when the Chiefs visit the 49ers in Week 7.
Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Silent Monday night
Pacheco handled one carry for no gain and was not targeted during Monday's game versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Pacheco had seemingly broke through a barrier last week to the tune of 11 carries for 63 yards against the Buccaneers, but he followed that with a goose egg in production Monday on just two offensive snaps. The rookie doesn't play consistently enough to warrant lineup consideration at this point and is primarily viewed as a bench stash or dynasty league piece in a fluid Chiefs backfield.
Published: Tue, Oct 11 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Highly involved in Sunday's win
Pacheco rushed 11 times for 63 yards in Sunday's 41-31 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Pacheco was limited to just five snaps last week, so it was surprising to see him usurp Jerick McKinnon (two carries for negative one yard) as the change-of-pace back behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The seventh-round pick took full advantage of the increased playing time, running with purpose and needing multiple defenders to bring him to a halt. Pacheco may not have immediate fantasy value against the Raiders next Monday -- especially with CEH going off this week -- but his stock definitely rose…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 11:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs only five snaps in Week 3
Pacheco recorded three carries for nine yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss against Indianapolis.
Analysis: On a positive note, Pacheco received targets on 60 percent of the snaps he was in the game. He's the clear No. 3 in Kansas City's rotation but could step into a larger role in future weeks should either Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Jerick McKinnon miss time.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal output versus Chargers
Pacheco had two rushes for six yards during Thursday's 27-24 victory over the Chargers.
Analysis: Pacheco logged 16 snaps in the opener due to the blowout nature of the contest, so it's no surprise his workload shrunk to just five snaps in Week 2. The 2022 seventh-rounder doesn't figure to be in line to play considerable snaps on offense consistently but could claim an expanded role should Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Jerick McKinnon miss time down the road.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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Leading rusher in win
Pacheco carried the ball 12 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Most of his production came in the second half after Kansas City has already built a big lead, but it was still an impressive NFL debut for the 2022 seventh-round pick. All three members of the team's backfield saw significant action, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire turning 10 touches into 74 scrimmage yards and two receiving TDs while Jerick McKinnon added 49 scrimmage yards on seven touches, so Pacheco's big showing doesn't catapult him to the top of the depth chart. With Kansas City flashing a…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands spot on roster
Pacheco made Kansas City's initial 53-man roster along with running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones.
Analysis: It's unknown who will get the initial chance to spell Edwards-Helaire, but Pacheco, a 2022 seventh-round pick, flashed some during the preseason, notching 16 carries for 66 yards (4.1 YPC) and reeling in all three targets for 21 yards. Even with McKinnon and Jones also making the team, Pacheco may still be able to see snaps on offense right away due to his all-around ability.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive late Thursday
Pacheco carried the ball 10 times for 52 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Packers. He also returned one kickoff for 17 yards.
Analysis: Most of the rookie's touches came in the second half, but Pacheco did spot in on Kansas City's second drive of the night and saw his 18-yard carry wiped out by a holding penalty. The team's backfield still seems unsettled behind starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire, as Ronald Jones also played well Thursday while Jerick McKinnon saw limited action in passing situations, but Pacheco's performance this preseason should at the very least have him locked into a spot on the 53-man roster.
Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 9:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets game reps with Mahomes
Pacheco rushed four times for eight yards and caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 24-14 preseason win over Washington.
Analysis: Pacheco played the second drive alongside Patrick Mahomes after Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon both mixed in on the first. The rookie also had one kickoff return for 26 yards and was the only player to attempt a kickoff return for Kansas City. Pacheco's ability to contribute on special teams is one of the traits that seems to have propelled him ahead of Ronald Jones on the depth chart, as Jones didn't touch the ball until the third quarter.
Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses at training camp
Pacheco, who Nate Taylor of The Athletic calls the "most surprising star of camp," logged just two carries in Kansas City's preseason opener but could see more opportunities Saturday against Washington.
Analysis: Heading into training camp, there was speculation that Ronald Jones potentially could overtake Clyde Edwards-Helaire for the Chiefs' starting RB role, but at this stage Taylor suggests that Jones may no longer be a roster lock. Meanwhile, Pacheco's stock seems to be on the rise, and if the 2022 seventh-rounder continues to impress, he could carve out an early-season role in a backfield that also includes Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon.
Published: Mon, Aug 15 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Gets three touches
Pacheco carried the ball twice for six yards while adding one catch for five yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Chicago.
Analysis: Pacheco is a rookie seventh-round pick, but two of his three touches came during the first series of the game, Patrick Mahomes' lone drive. Clyde Edwards-Helaire received Kansas City's first two carries, but it was Pacheco, not Ronald Jones, who received the third. That follows reports of Pacheco impressing Andy Reid in training camp, so it's possible the seventh-rounder could earn a meaningful role this season.
Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressing coach in training camp
Pacheco has caught the eye of coach Andy Reid during training camp, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "He's got a little juice," Reid noted Wednesday of Pacheco, while adding Saturday, "The things you're guaranteed of are that he's going to run hard. Will he have to learn the different schemes and how they work against certain defenses and at times be patient? He'll learn that. But he's going to run hard."
Analysis: The report also notes that Pacheco, who the Chiefs took in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has demonstrated some reliability as a receiver out of the backfield. Though Clyde Edwards-Helaire continues to profile as the team's top backfield option, per Charles Goldman of The USA Today, Pacheco, who has logged reps with both the first- and second-team offenses, appears to be pushing for a complementary role, with Ronald Jones, Jerick McKinnon and Derrick Gore also vying for depth chart…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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Could return kicks
Pacheco will enter the preseason as Kansas City's top kick returner, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The news is positive for his fantasy outlook in the sense that it improves Pacheco's odds of overcoming his first challenge: earning a spot on the Week 1 roster. He's of more interest than a typical seventh-round pick, having landed in a top offense after running a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at 216 pounds during the pre-draft process. Pacheco's college production was far less impressive, but that's largely on account of playing for overmatched teams at Rutgers, where Pacheco won 11 games (and…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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