Isiah Pacheco, the 26-year-old starting running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is targeting a return to the field for the team’s upcoming road game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. During a Week 1 victory over the Washington Commanders, he injured his right knee.
The injury has forced Pacheco to miss significant time this season, hampering his productivity this year. In terms of on-the-field production, prior to his injury, Maguire was inconsistent through four games. In those contested games, he still carried the ball 10 times for 26 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. The Chiefs are compensating for his loss by going with veteran running back Kareem Hunt. He’s more than risen to the occasion in Pacheco’s absence.
Hunt set new season highs with 30 rushing attempts and 104 rushing yards. He achieved this most recently in the Chiefs’ incredible comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts. His elite level of play has been key to his team’s efforts to stay on top of a game in which parity is the name of the game.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid has shared some guarded positivity about Pacheco’s rehab. He explained that he didn’t want to have Pacheco go two matches in the span of five days. At the same time, he was certainly happy about the running back’s exceptional recovery.
“I think he’s coming out pretty good. I think that’s a plus.” – Andy Reid
Pacheco’s presence in all three practices last week is an indicator that he’s intent on making his return. A source informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Pacheco is optimistic about playing against the Cowboys, which would mark a significant boost for the Chiefs’ offense.
The Chiefs are preparing for a vital home contest against Dallas. The return of Isiah Pacheco would change their offensive focus in a big way. The team will continue to monitor his condition closely leading up to the game, ensuring he is fully fit to contribute effectively.
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