Overview
- Andy Reid confirmed Pacheco did not practice on Nov. 12, and team reports show he has been a non-participant for the first two sessions of Week 11.
- Pacheco’s knee issue is a sprained MCL from Week 8; he missed Week 9 and had the Week 10 bye without a formal return timeline.
- NFL injury analyst Jesse Morse said there is a chance Pacheco needs at least another week, and typical MCL recovery is often cited at roughly 4–6 weeks.
- The Chiefs have not placed Pacheco on injured reserve, and prior reporting indicated the absence is not expected to be long-term.
- With Pacheco out, Kareem Hunt handled about 78% of snaps in Week 9, while Brashard Smith saw limited touches and Clyde Edwards-Helaire was elevated for depth.