Chiefs Running Back Isiah Pacheco Misses Thursday Practice with Knee Injury, Week 11 Return Expected Post-Bye

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco remained a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury. This follows previous reports that he would miss Sunday's game against the Bills but was expected to return after the Chiefs' Week 10 bye. Pacheco, who signed with the Chiefs in 2022, has a history of durability concerns, including a broken fibula in 2024 that limited his production and a shoulder issue in 2023. Despite these setbacks, the 5'10", 216-pound back has been a uniquely good fit for the Chiefs' offense, utilizing his 4.37 speed and violent running style. In 2025, he boasts a 10.3% broken tackle rate and averages 11.1 touches per game. His ability to handle all running back tasks, including improved passing-down work, makes him a key component of the Kansas City offense.