After missing much of the season due to a fractured leg, Isiah Pacheco is listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ first injury report ahead of the team’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.
Will Pacheco be able to take the field this weekend?
Isiah Pacheco injury update
Fortunately, Pacheco is no longer suffering from his leg injury. Now, he is dealing with a relatively minor rib injury, which did not affect his ability to practice with his teammates this week.
How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?
Pacheco should not need any time out this week and is expected to play on Saturday. His rib injury does not appear to be serious and the team is coming off of a bye week that allowed him to rest and recover.
Chiefs RB depth chart
Pacheco and Kareem Hunt lead the Chiefs’ ground game. Should Pacheco need to miss time, fans can expect Hunt and veteran Samaje Perine to split time in Kansas City’s backfield.