KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that beginning working again Isiah Pacheco will return to the lineup for Thursday’s street sport towards the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’ll get him in there,” Reid stated. “How a lot? I am unable to inform you that proper now. We’ll see the way it goes.”
Pacheco, 26, has been out since Oct. 27, when he sustained a proper knee harm within the victory over the Washington Commanders. By enjoying towards the Cowboys, Pacheco may have 10 days to relaxation and recuperate earlier than Week 14, when the Chiefs host the Houston Texans for a prime-time sport Dec. 7.
With out Pacheco, the Chiefs have leaned closely on 30-year-old working again Kareem Hunt, a nine-year veteran. Within the Chiefs’ comeback win Sunday over the Indianapolis Colts, Hunt recorded season highs in speeding makes an attempt (30) and yards (104), with a landing.
Previous to his harm, Pacheco was averaging 4.2 speeding yards per try. He did take part within the Chiefs’ three practices final week, however Reid did not need to have him play two video games in a five-day span.
The Chiefs additionally strengthened their working again room Monday by including Dameon Pierce, a three-year veteran, to their follow squad. Pierce joined the Chiefs after he was launched final week by the Texans. In 4 video games this season, Pierce recorded 10 speeding makes an attempt for 26 yards. The Chiefs are hopeful that Pierce could make his debut in a restricted position towards the Texans, his former staff.
“The principle factor proper now could be simply get in and study what we’re doing and we’ll take it from there,” Reid stated of Pierce. “He is been productive. He is a great participant. [General manager] Brett [Veach] is at all times doing a pleasant job of discovering guys and including them to the roster. We’ll simply see the way it goes right here.”