The Kansas City Chiefs will be without starting RB Isiah Pacheco for Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills after he suffered an MCL sprain in the final minutes of Week 8 against the Washington Commanders.Chiefs veteran RB Kareem Hunt is expected to get the start in place of Pacheco,

Kansas City Chiefs' star running back Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out for Sunday's crucial game against the Buffalo Bills due to an MCL sprain. Coach

The Chiefs won't have their top running back, Isiah Pacheco. He was ruled out Friday due to injury. They won't be without RB talent, of course, but things will look different. The Chiefs have heavily rotated their backfield this season, and they won't be able to do that as much in Week 9.

During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid discussed plans at running back after Isiah Pacheco's injury | @EdEastonJr

Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith walks off the field after KC’s 37-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel/file photo [email protected]

With Isiah Pacheco finding himself unavailable due to injury, the Chiefs are reportedly exploring the trade market options at the position, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. There are several different options that could be attractive to Kansas City.

According to multiple reports, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco suffered an MCL sprain in Week 8 | @EdEastonJr

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