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With Pacheco on the shelf for much of last season, Hunt led the Chiefs in rushing, turning 200 carries into 728 yards and 7 TDs. It was the veteran's best year since 2020 (198-841-6), and the team thought enough of his efforts to bring him back on a one-year deal. He's penciled in as the backup for the time being, though he'll face a camp challenge from talented but oft-injured Elijah Mitchell, who averaged 4.7 yards per carry during his time with the 49ers but appeared in just 27 of 68 possible games, which included missing all of 2024 with a hamstring injury.
Holdover Carson Steele and seventh-round pick Brashard Smith could also push for time, but right now the odds favor Hunt as the backup with Mitchell slotting in as the No. 3 back. Despite Pacheco coming off an injury filled campaign, it's dubious whether Hunt (or Mitchell, if he leapfrogged him on the depth chart) would be worth selecting as a handcuff, at least in standard leagues.
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 Isiah Pacheco week-to-week with sprained MCL
Unlikely to play in Week 9
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Oct 28, 1:28 pm
|  | #Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who left Monday night’s win with a knee injury, is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, per sources. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Pacheco was injured late in the 4th quarter against the Commanders and is unlikely to play in Week 9 as the Chiefs have a bye in Week 10. Depending on the severity of the injury, it's possible Pacheco could be ready to go in Week 11. Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco should get a bump in value in Week 9 against the Bills but expect Elijah Mitchell to be active.
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