The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly earned their second win of the 2024 regular season on Sunday by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 after a walk-off field goal by kicker Harrison Butker.
Before the game-winning boot by Butker, Kansas City’s offense was largely led by running back Isiah Pacheco, who rumbled for 90 yards on 19 carries against Cincinnati’s stout defense.
In the second half, Pacheco exited the field and seemed to be in pain on the sideline.
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told the media that the former Rutgers star was being evaluated for an ankle injury.
Chiefs HC Andy Reid said RB Isiah Pacheco is being evaluated for an ankle injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 15, 2024
After Schefter’s post, another report from ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington revealed that Pacheco left Arrowhead Stadium on crutches and in a boot after the game.
In a not-so-great update, Pacheco is leaving the stadium on crutches and a walking boot. And so Monday’s tests become all the more important. https://t.co/Koel8Qq8MG
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 16, 2024
Pacheco has been a rock-solid contributor in Reid’s offense and is among Kansas City’s most valuable players.
Stay tuned as news of Pacheco’s status develops ahead of the Chiefs’ Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on September 22.
