Latest information on the Chiefs' RB status for Week 13

After losing their first game of the season to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly narrowly missed the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on the road last Sunday.

Kansas City had one of its best days on the ground, posting 165 rushing yards against Carolina despite the close finish. Kareem Hunt led the way with 68 yards on 16 carries and Patrick Mahomes added another 60 yards on five scrambles.

Despite this high yardage, Kansas City ranks 18th in the league in rushing this season. The Chiefs had to work with Hunt, Carson Steele and Samaje Perine at the running back position after last year’s leading rusher, Isiah Pacheco, suffered a serious leg injury.

Pacheco was scheduled to return from injured reserve two weeks ago, which opened a 21-day window for him to play for the Chiefs. He initially appeared ready to play against Carolina, but was eventually left out of the game.

Here’s the latest on his status this week when the Chiefs return home to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

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Will Isiah Pacheco play this week?

Yes. Kansas City coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that Pacheco will be back in the lineup against the Raiders barring any significant setbacks.

Pacheco was fully involved in practice last week and was fully involved again on Tuesday and Wednesday before the team’s Friday game. Kansas City also expects defensive lineman Charles Omenihu to return from injury for this week’s game.

Injury to Isiah Pacheco

Pacheco was injured in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals on a 1-yard carry on the final drive of the game. He was sandwiched by three Bengals defenders and Steele finished the game as a running back for the Chiefs.

Pacheco was later seen using crutches and wearing a hiking boot.

He was later diagnosed with a fractured fibula, which typically takes between four and eight weeks to heal. His 10-week break is a little longer than expected and suggests it was a serious break.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Hunt has been the Chiefs’ primary ball carrier out of the backfield since Pacheco’s injury. Here’s what the depth chart looked like without him:

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Latest information on the Chiefs’ RB status for Week 13

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