Pacheco Optimistic for Week 13 Return vs. Cowboys After MCL Sprain

Isiah Pacheco (knee) is optimistic about playing Thursday against the Cowboys, though the Chiefs have not made a final decision. Sidelined since Week 8 with a sprained MCL, he returned to practice before Week 12 and logged an estimated full practice Monday, seemingly setting him up for a Thanksgiving return. However, the short week complicates his outlook, and he would likely share the backfield with Kareem Hunt if active.