Isiah Pacheco aims to return for the game against the Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco is aiming to return for Thursday’s road game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. Pacheco, 26, has been out since October 27, when he suffered a right knee injury in the victory over the Washington Commanders. If Pacheco plays on Thursday, he will have 10 days to recover before Week 14, when the Chiefs host the Houston Texans in a prime-time game on December 7. Without Pacheco, the Chiefs have relied heavily on veteran running back Kareem Hunt. In the Chiefs’ victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Hunt recorded season highs with 30 rushing attempts and 104 rushing yards. He also added a touchdown. Before his injury, Pacheco averaged 4.2 rushing yards per attempt. He participated in each of the Chiefs’ three practices last week, but coach Andy Reid didn’t want him to play two games in a five-day span.The Chiefs also bolstered their depth at the running back position on Monday by adding Dameon Pierce, a three-year veteran, to their practice squad. Pierce joined the Chiefs after being released last week by the Texans. In four games this season, Pierce recorded 10 rushing attempts for 26 yards. Kansas City hopes Pierce can make his debut with the Chiefs against the Texans.I think it’s going pretty well. I think that’s a plus.
Andy Reid
