Isiah Pacheco Limited in Practice with Knee Injury

Isiah Pacheco was limited in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. He signed a four-year, $3.74 million contract with the Chiefs in May 2022. Advanced stats show he had a 10.3% broken tackle rate, 91.0% positive run percentage, and gained 61.4% of his yards after contact (2.6 yards per contact). He averaged 11.1 touches per game and was on the field for 29.1% of snaps. His advanced stats also include -3.9 air yards per game and -1.8 average depth of target. He had a 64.7% catch rate and a 17.6% drop rate, with 6.3 yards after catch per reception. He was targeted on 9.7% of his routes, averaging 0.24 yards per route run. His combine measurables include a height of 5'10", weight of 216 lbs, a 4.37 40-yard dash, 33.0-inch vertical, 118-inch broad jump, 9.25-inch hand length, and 30.50-inch arm length. He has proven to be a good fit for the Chiefs offense, with his speed and power complementing Patrick Mahomes. His violent running style raises durability concerns, though injuries have cost him only two games through two seasons. He can handle all running back tasks and improved his passing-down work last year, taking at least 70% of snaps in each of Kansas City's four playoff contests. The Chiefs brought back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and added Samaje Perine. He thrives without great vision because the offense demands speed and anchor. He has the size, strength, and speed to take advantage of open space created by the offensive line and Mahomes. He should continue producing as the lead runner but needs more targets to reach the next fantasy level. The Chiefs did not draft a running back or sign noteworthy veterans, opting to keep Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. He could be one of the steals of the 2022 Draft. He has the frame of an NFL starter and his speed suggests he can do damage if his offensive line creates open space. He may have picked up bad habits at Rutgers but has the combination of size and speed. He landed in Kansas City, home of a high-powered offense. Reports from camp have been positive, and he received first-team snaps in preseason games. He was ruled out for a game on November 14, 2025, due to a knee injury. He did not practice on November 13, 2025. He regained muscle lost during rehab for a leg injury in 2024 and should have a strong chance of regaining the lead-back role.