The Kansas City Chiefs are already the highest crew within the NFL, and so they’re getting more healthy on the proper time.
On Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports activities reported the Chiefs are planning on taking beginning operating again Isiah Pacheco (leg) and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu (knee) off injured reserve this week.
On Monday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid did not present a concrete timeline. Nonetheless, he signaled Pacheco, Omenihu and vast receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster might return quickly (Smith-Schuster has missed three video games with a hamstring situation).
“Hear, I believe they’re all shut,” Reid advised the media. “I might most likely let you know that JuJu [is] nearer than the opposite two, however I might let you know that we would have them on the market. We’ll simply see the way it goes at present and tomorrow. They’re very shut, all three of them.”
Every time Pacheco returns to the lineup, he ought to enhance the Chiefs. Earlier than fracturing his fibula in Week 2 in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals, the third-year RB averaged profession highs in carries (17) and dashing yards (67.5) per sport.
Kareem Hunt has assumed beginning RB duties throughout Pacheco’s absence and appeared stable. The previous Professional Bowler has rushed for 449 yards and 5 TDs on 125 carries in six video games. Maybe Pacheco and Hunt might type a dynamic backfield tandem.
A wholesome Pacheco might play a pivotal function within the playoffs. In a 38-35 Tremendous LVII victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, he ran for 76 yards and one TD on 15 carries regardless of coping with a damaged hand and torn labrum. Final postseason, he completed with essentially the most dashing yards (313 in four games).
The defending champions are in an incredible place after a 9-0 begin. As of Tuesday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Chiefs as Tremendous Bowl LIX favorites (+420). Pacheco’s return ought to enhance these sturdy odds.
