Will Isiah Pacheco play this week? Chiefs RB's status ahead of divisional round clash vs Texans

Isiah Pacheco is a two-time Super Bowl-winning running back and an integral part of Andy Reid's side. Pacheco has come a long way since being drafted in Round 7 of the 2022 draft.

Let's examine Pacheco's availability ahead of the Chiefs' crucial divisional round game against the Houston Texans.

Exploring Isiah Pacheco's availability status for the divisional round

According to CBS Sports, Isiah Pacheco will play in the divisional round versus the Texans. The third-year running back was a full participant in Tuesday's practice session.

Pacheco has dealt with an injury to his ribs in recent weeks and sat out his side's Week 18 loss to the Denver Broncos as a precaution. He was one of many Chiefs starters who sat out that game because they secured the first seed in the AFC.

Hence, Pacheco looks set to start for the Chiefs as they aim to make it to yet another AFC championship game. He'll likely share touches with Kareem Hunt just like the duo did for most of the regular season.

It'll be interesting to see how Andy Reid and his coaching staff share the offensive touches between Pacheco and Hunt in their first game of the 2024/25 postseason.

How did Isiah Pacheco perform in the regular season?

Isiah Pacheco had a decent regular season, considering the circumstances he faced. The Rutgers product suffered a significant leg injury early in the season and missed the majority of the first half.

However, he did a phenomenal job by returning for the business end of his side's run to the playoffs. Pacheco ended the regular season with a stat line of 83 carries, 310 rushing yards and one touchdown in seven games. He did not fumble the ball this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter the divisional round as significant favorites over the Houston Texans. The Chiefs were almost flawless in the regular season and aim for a historic third straight Super Bowl ring. Hence, when they come to Arrowhead Stadium, expect Patrick Mahomes and Co. to bring the heat against C.J. Stroud and Co.