Isiah Pacheco Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) doesn't have an injury designation heading into the Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys. Pacheco has missed three straight games since suffering an MCL sprain during Kansas City's Week 8 win over the Washington Commanders. The 26-year-old logged three full practices this week, and it will be interesting to see how the running back touches will be distributed in his return on Thursday. Kareem Hunt has handled a big workload in Pacheco's absence, and just recorded a career high 30 carries in last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie Brashard Smith has held a small role, mostly on designed touches. Pacheco was the Chiefs' leading rusher before getting injured, but he will likely be eased back into action and split touches with Hunt. He is ranked as RotoBaller's RB41 in PPR leagues for Thanksgiving's game against the Cowboys.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been sidelined for multiple weeks with a knee injury, but he got in three full practices this week and will return to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. The last time we saw Pacheco on the field was in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders. In that game, Pacheco was the team's leading rusher with 12 carries for 58 yards. The 26-year-old seemed to be carving out a larger role in the backfield before he went down to injury, so it will be interesting to see how involved he is on Thursday. Pacheco will take on the Cowboys, who have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. That statistic may be encouraging, but it is worth noting that Dallas acquired star DT Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline, and his impact cannot be overlooked. Kareem Hunt handled the lion's share of opportunities in Pacheco's absence, carrying the ball 30 times in last week's win over the Colts. It is unclear if fantasy managers will be able to trust Pacheco in his first game back, but this Thanksgiving matchup is tied for the highest total of the week, meaning there should be plenty of points scored. Pacheco is ranked RB39 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a RB3/Flex option this week.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is set to return for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the past three games. Pacheco suffered a sprained MCL during Kansas City's Week 8 win over Washington, but was listed as a full participant in Monday's estimated injury report and will play on Thanksgiving. The 26-year-old should slide back into a timeshare with veteran Kareem Hunt, who could see a lighter workload in Week 13 after handling a career high 30 carries in a Week 12 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Pacheco had middling fantasy production before going down, recording 78 carries for 329 yards and one touchdown while adding 11 catches (17 targets) for 43 yards and another score as a receiver in eight games, averaging 7.5 PPR points per game. He will rank as a low-end RB3/flex option for Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is targeting a return to the lineup this Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Pacheco has been out with a sprained MCL in his knee since Week 8 (he's missed the last three games), but he was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report and looks to be trending in the right direction to suit up in Dallas. Veteran Kareem Hunt, who had a season-high 30 carries for 104 rushing yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, should continue to be KC's preferred option out of the backfield against the Cowboys, making the 26-year-old Pacheco not much more than a shaky, low-upside, touchdown-dependent RB3/flex for fantasy managers. When healthy, Pacheco's volume has taken a hit in 2025, and he has only 329 rushing yards and one TD in his eight games played.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday on the team's estimated injury report, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pacheco was listed as a full participant last Wednesday as well, before being limited on Thursday and Friday. The 26-year-old was then ruled inactive for the third straight game in Sunday's overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. One would think that Pacheco is on his way to being active in Week 13 on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, but he might need another full practice to be cleared. Pacheco has missed the team's last three games and figures to have a secondary role alongside Kareem Hunt and rookie Brashard Smith if he's active in Week 13, making him a low-upside, touchdown-dependent RB3/flex for fantasy managers. Hunt had 30 carries on Sunday and went over 100 yards rushing with a TD against Indy.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup with the Colts, making this his third straight missed game after spraining his MCL in a Week 8 win over the Commanders. Pacheco had been listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, giving fantasy managers hope that he could return this week. He unfortunately followed that up with limited participation on Thursday and has been ruled out on Friday. In his absence, veteran running back Kareem Hunt has averaged 12 carries for 54 yards, while scoring a touchdown in both games to bring his streak up to three straight. The 8-2 Colts have been below-average against fantasy running backs, keeping Hunt in play as a TD-dependent flex option. Rookie Brashard Smith will remain limited in the RB2 role behind Hunt.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is practicing again on Friday, according to The Kansas City Star's Pete Sweeney. Pacheco, who has missed the team's last two games due to a right-knee injury, was a full practice participant on Wednesday before being downgraded to limited on Thursday. The 26-year-old has been wearing a bulky brace on his knee this week. Pacheco being back at practice on Friday suggests that his downgrade to limited on Thursday was more maintenance-related than an actual setback. KC's backfield will become even messier if Pacheco returns this weekend against the Colts, although veteran Kareem Hunt will likely maintain his role as the Chiefs' preferred goal-line option. Between sharing touches with Hunt and rookie Brashard Smith and not seeing goal-line looks, Pacheco has become a low-upside RB3/flex for fantasy managers. He comes into Week 12 with 329 rushing yards and only one touchdown on 79 rushing attempts.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a knee injury that has kept him out of the team's last two games. Pacheco was listed as a full-go on Wednesday, so it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared to play this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. The 26-year-old has been wearing a bulky brace on his right knee in his return to practice this week. It's unclear if he suffered a setback on Thursday or if he is being rested by KC, but we should have a clearer picture of his Week 12 status on Friday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be feeling great about Pacheco's value coming off a two-game absence if he ends up being cleared to face the Colts. Pacheco's upside has been limited this year with veteran Kareem Hunt serving as the team's preferred goal-line option. If he plays against Indy, Pacheco will be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex, at best.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is practicing again on Thursday after being listed as a full participant in Wednesday's session, per Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. Pacheco hasn't played since suffering a knee injury during the Chiefs' win over the Washington Commanders in Week 8. Before getting injured, the 26-year-old led the backfield with a 56.8% snap share, recording 78 carries for 329 yards and one touchdown to go along with 11 receptions (17 targets) for 43 yards and another score as a receiver in eight games. Pacheco's status for Week 12 against the Colts will be known in the days to come, but stacking together multiple days of full practices would be a good sign for his chances to suit up.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) will return to practice on Wednesday, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. While Pacheco isn't a lock to play in a Week 12 showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, the fact that he's back at practice is a good sign for his availability. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Week 8 and was unable to return coming out of a bye to face the division-rival Denver Broncos last Sunday. Injuries have stunted Pacheco's progress over the last two years, and in eight games in 2025, he's gone for only 329 rushing yards and one touchdown on 78 carries, adding 11 receptions for 43 yards and another score. Pacheco will have a role in KC's backfield when he returns, but Kareem Hunt will remain a thorn in his side as the team's preferred goal-line option.