Chiefs Expected To Get Pacheco Back For Thanksgiving
Kansas City, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Tuesday he expects running back Isiah Pacheco to return from a knee injury for the Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas. Pacheco started the first eight games and has 329 rushing yards and one touchdown. He returned to practice last week but was held out of Sunday’s overtime win over the Colts. In that game Kareem Hunt carried 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs entered the week 6-5. Reid said Pacheco will play though his snap count is not determined. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- Pacheco started the first eight games, compiling 329 rushing yards and one touchdown.
- Pacheco suffered a knee injury and missed three games.
- Pacheco returned to practice last week ahead of the short Thanksgiving week.
- He was held out of Sunday’s overtime win over the Colts; Hunt carried 30 times for 104 yards.
- Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday he expects Pacheco to play on Thanksgiving Day.
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The Kansas City Chiefs benefited by potentially regaining their primary rushing option, which could improve offensive balance and play-calling flexibility for the Thanksgiving matchup.
Other running backs saw altered roles and reduced playing opportunities when Kareem Hunt logged a season-high 30 carries during Pacheco’s absence.
Isiah Pacheco’s return from a knee injury for the Thanksgiving matchup restores Kansas City’s primary rushing option; he started eight games with 329 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Kareem Hunt logged 30 carries for 104 yards in Sunday’s overtime win. Snap count will dictate immediate offensive balance and rotations.
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