Patrick Mahomes in a bind: Who will step up as the Chiefs’ starting running back following Pacheco’s serious injury?
The Chiefs’ backfield is uncertain as they approach Week 3.
The Kansas City Chiefs are 2-0 following an exciting victory against the Cincinnati Bengals, but their backfield is in turmoil after starting running back Isiah Pacheco suffered a fractured fibula. This injury forces the Chiefs to seek a replacement, raising the question: Who will become Patrick Mahomes’ new primary running back?
Pacheco’s injury, which occurred late in the game, is likely to keep him out for at least six weeks. With Pacheco unavailable, the Chiefs have only two healthy running backs: Samaje Perine and undrafted rookie Carson Steele, neither of whom has been a reliable three-down starter in the NFL. Additionally, backup Clyde Edwards-Helaire is sidelined due to a non-football illness and isn’t expected back until at least Week 5.
