Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco injury: To make matters worse, the battering ram running back of the Kansas City Chiefs, Isiah Pacheco, went down with a leg injury that called into question the team’s run game.
Kareem Hunt Steps Up: Former Chief Kareem Hunt came back in to take over the duties of prime running back and never disturbed the strong ground attack.
Different Styles of Play: Fellow running back Samaje Perine described how, whereas Pacheco is loud and brings energy into the team—”heartbeat of the team”—Hunt is quiet and more low-key, much like himself.
Hunt Effect: He has adjusted to carrying the ball 20+ times a game to help the Chiefs transition into some form of run-heavy offense, partly out of necessity with the options Patrick Mahomes presents in its passing game.
Production Numbers: In five games, Hunt has 414 yards rushing with five touchdowns on 111 carries, averaging 3.7 yards per carry where the wear and tear is the consistent amount of action against defenses. Leadership Change: While Pacheco’s absence as the leading force of the team is felt, in-field performance by Hunt has been good, alleviating the latter’s absence to a fair extent.