Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco Expected to Miss Key Game Against Bills Due to Knee Injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is unlikely to play in the upcoming Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee ligament sprain sustained last week. He has missed practice on consecutive days and is trending toward being ruled out for the game. With Pacheco sidelined, Kareem Hunt is expected to receive more carries, supported by Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell. Hunt has primarily served as a short-yardage back this season and has been effective on fourth downs, but it remains uncertain if he can maintain this performance with increased workload. Chiefs coach Andy Reid praised Pacheco's toughness and noted Hunt’s improved conditioning after returning from injury. Other players such as WR Hollywood Brown and LT Josh Simmons also missed practice, but Brown's absence was due to illness and is not expected to be as significant.