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NFL Injury Update: Isiah Pacheco Returns to Aid Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs Amidst Unfavorable Form

Published 12/30/2023, 10:20 PM EST

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Isiah Pacheco is bringing good fortune to Patrick Mahomes! The Kansas City Chiefs leading running back was in the concussion protocol because of his shoulder injury. But it seemed the legend was on the verge of a grand comeback in the Week 17 matchup to bring glimmer in the gloom to his squad after back-to-back losses.

The Kansas City Chiefs recently had an emotional breakdown during the matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. In Week 16, they couldn’t earn a victory over the Raiders, leading to a 14-20 upset at Arrowhead Stadium. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes expressed their frustration from the sidelines to compound the situation, resulting in deep-rooted speculation. Now, with Isiah Pacheco entering, things might have changed.

Isiah Pacheco is back!

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Ian Rapoport dropped good news for the Kansas City Chiefs enthusiast. In his recent insights on the X account, he and the host declared the return of probable chances of running back Isiah Pacheco this Sunday against AFC rival Cincinnati Bengals. The post read, From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: The #Chiefs get back RB Isiah Pacheco, who has cleared the NFL concussion protocol.”

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The champion suffered concussions during the Week 16 matchup. The incident happened when the RB lost his helmet and got kneed in his head by Creed Humprey, which kept him in a questionable position for upcoming games. Moreover, the fact that he was not active in the training session led to a further extension of the tension. And this is fair because of his astounding record of 43 offensive snaps in the last matchup, with the highest number of rushing yards. Now the question is: Will he be able to show his prowess in Week 17?

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals: An unforgettable matchup!

The showdown between the Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals is set to commence at Arrowhead Stadium at 4:25 p.m., and fans cannot keep calm. Last year, when the teams faced each other in week 13, Chief had an upset loss with a 27-24 scoreline. So, is this the revenge game? Well, not sure. However, this matchup is crucial for both teams to clinch the victory.

In week 16, both teams were defeated by their opponents, the Steelers and Raiders, with the Chiefs suffering a 20-14 loss against the Raiders and the Bengals suffering a 34-11 defeat against the Steelers. The Kansas City Chiefs stand at 9-6 overall, and the Bengals stand at 8-7 in the AFC championship. Both teams performed tremendously well in their previous matchup. With such incredible stats, it’s hard to determine the exact outcome. Who are you rooting for? Tune in for more such updates!

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Gargi Sengupta

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