Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is unlikely to be cleared for this weekend's game against the Bengals. With RB Jerick McKinnon on IR, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire is expected to have a heavy workload against Cincinnati's run defense.

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, delaying their chance to clinch an eighth straight AFC West championship. Despite the loss, quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains optimistic about the team's ability to improve and achieve their goals. The Chiefs struggled offensively, finishing the first quarter with -18 yards, the worst for any NFL team since 2011. Mahomes acknowledges the need for consistency and improvement in order to succeed in the playoffs. Running back Isiah Pacheco left the game with a concussion, while the Chiefs placed Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve with a groin injury.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco left Monday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a concussion in the second half and did not return. Pacheco returned to game action against the Raiders after missing the previous two games with a shoulder injury. He scored a touchdown on a 12-yard run but otherwise had little impact in his return, rushing 11 times for 26 yards and catching four passes for zero yards. The Chiefs before the Raiders game placed veteran running back Jerick McKinnon on the injured reserve list with a groin injury. They finished the Raiders game with Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La'Mikal Perine at running back. Perine was signed off the practice squad before the Raiders game to take McKinnon's roster spot.

Jerick McKinnon, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been placed on injured reserve (IR) due to a groin injury. He will miss at least the final three games of the regular season and the Chiefs' playoff opener. In McKinnon's absence, Isiah Pacheco is expected to take on a significant workload.

Jerick McKinnon of the Kansas City Chiefs has been placed on injured reserve (IR) due to a groin injury. With McKinnon out for the rest of the regular season, Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are expected to lead the Chiefs' backfield, with La'Mical Perine as a reserve. It is unclear if McKinnon will be able to rejoin the team for the playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney and running back Jerick McKinnon for their Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to injuries. Toney has a strained hip and is the team's second-leading wide receiver, but has been making costly mistakes in recent weeks. McKinnon has a groin injury and has been a valuable contributor with one touchdown catch and one passing touchdown. Left tackle Donovan Smith will also be out with a neck injury.

The Chiefs have ruled out RB Jerick McKinnon and WR Kadarius Toney for Monday's game against the Raiders. McKinnon has been scoring consistently but lacks touch volume, while Toney has been averaging low receptions and receiving yards per game.

Isiah Pacheco, the running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is confirmed to be returning for the Week 16 game against the Raiders. Pacheco's return puts him back in RB1 territory in the rankings. Jerick McKinnon, another running back for the Chiefs, did not practice due to a groin injury, which could further boost Pacheco's pass-catching role.

Running back Isiah Pacheco will be back in the Chiefs' lineup for their Week 16 game after sitting out the past two weeks because of shoulder surgery, coach Andy Reid said. Pacheco had a clearance from the surgeon last week and will be cautious with his return. Before his absence, Pacheco was fifth in the NFL in rushing with 779 yards and has caught 33 passes and scored seven touchdowns.

RB Isiah Pacheco is expected to return for the Chiefs' next game against the Raiders. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Pacheco will be back this week, barring any setbacks. Pacheco had been the team's feature back before his injury, averaging 17.0 carries and 2.8 targets over his last four games. Fantasy owners can confidently put Pacheco back into their lineups, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon will return to the bench.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco had surgery on his injured shoulder and will not play in Sunday's game at the New England Patriots. Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the procedure a cleanup surgery. Pacheco's injured shoulder is the same one on which he underwent surgery during the offseason. Pacheco also missed last week's game against the Buffalo Bills. Before that, he was fifth in the NFL in rushing with 779 yards. Without Pacheco against the Bills, Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 39 yards and Jerick McKinnon 19 yards and a touchdown. McKinnon caught three passes for 18 yards, Edwards-Helaire two for 29. The Chiefs also ruled out starting left tackle Donovan Smith for the second straight game because of a neck injury. Rookie Wanya Morris, a third-round draft pick, started in his place against the Bills.

Isiah Pacheco, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a shoulder injury. Coach Andy Reid stated that Pacheco had a procedure done on his shoulder but is expected to return next week. In Pacheco's absence, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will likely start in Week 15, with Jerick McKinnon also seeing playing time in the backfield.

Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco will miss Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a shoulder injury. Head coach Andy Reid revealed that Pacheco underwent cleanup surgery on his shoulder and may return for Week 16. In Pacheco's absence, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon will handle the backfield duties for Kansas City.

Isiah Pacheco, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to miss another practice due to a shoulder injury. If he remains sidelined, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon will lead the Chiefs' backfield in Week 15.

Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a shoulder injury and is unlikely to practice on Wednesday. While the injury is not considered long-term, there is a chance that Pacheco could miss the upcoming game against the Patriots. In his absence, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon will likely split snaps in the backfield.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon split snaps in the Chiefs' game against the Bills. Edwards-Helaire carried 11 times and had 4 targets, while McKinnon had 4 carries and 3 targets. McKinnon scored the only RB touchdown of the game. The status of Isiah Pacheco's shoulder injury for Week 15 is uncertain.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will start the game but is expected to split carries with Jerick McKinnon. Edwards-Helaire will handle the rushing duties while McKinnon is likely to handle most of the pass-catching work.

Isiah Pacheco, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is dealing with a shoulder contusion but it is not considered a long-term issue. He is not expected to land on the injured reserve list. In his absence, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will start and Jerick McKinnon will also see playing time in the backfield.

Head Coach Andy Reid confirmed that RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the starter for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. While it's unclear how the workload will be split among the Chiefs' running backs, Edwards-Helaire is expected to receive a significant portion of the work. Jerick McKinnon is also in the mix, along with practice-squad RBs La'Mical Perine, Deneric Prince, and Keaontay Ingram.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without running back Isiah Pacheco on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills due to a shoulder injury. Pacheco leads the Chiefs and is fifth in the NFL in rushing with 779 yards. The Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon as veteran backups at running back.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills due to a shoulder injury. Head coach Andy Reid mentioned that Pacheco could potentially be placed on injured reserve. In Pacheco's absence, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon will handle the backfield duties. La'Mical Perine, Deneric Prince, and Keontay Ingram are on the practice squad. Edwards-Helaire is expected to handle the majority of carries, while McKinnon will be involved in the passing game and may also see some carries.

Isiah Pacheco, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, was not seen at Friday's practice due to a shoulder injury. His absence from practice for multiple days suggests that he may not be able to play in the upcoming game against the Bills. If Pacheco is ruled out, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is expected to start with Jerick McKinnon as the team's third-down back.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon has been upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice, indicating that he is likely to return for this weekend's game against the Buffalo Bills. McKinnon's return is especially significant due to the shoulder injury that running back Isiah Pacheco is currently dealing with.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco will miss practice again due to a shoulder injury, while RB Jerick McKinnon is trending towards returning from a groin injury for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Jerick McKinnon has been downgraded to out for the Chiefs' game against the Packers. Isiah Pacheco is expected to take on a three-down role in McKinnon's absence.