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Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco Expected to Miss Bills Game With Week-to-Week MCL Sprain

Kareem Hunt is poised to handle lead duties after Pacheco skipped Wednesday’s practice following a late knee injury against Washington.

Overview

  • Pacheco did not practice Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for Sunday’s trip to Buffalo, the Associated Press reported.
  • Head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco hurt his knee Monday night and noted the running back wanted to re-enter before coaches kept him out.
  • Pacheco was injured on a low fourth-quarter tackle, did not return, and finished with 12 carries for 58 yards in the 28-7 win over Washington.
  • NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the diagnosis as an MCL sprain with a week-to-week timeline, leaving his short-term return uncertain.
  • With Pacheco out, Hunt should see more early-down and goal-line work, with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell in support as Kansas City evaluates roster options with a Week 10 bye approaching.