Isiah Pacheco The Chiefs’ High-Octane Running Back

In Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, Isiah Pacheco had the best game of his young career to date. He rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries, including a 48-yard touchdown run.

Pacheco was impressive in the Chiefs’ 23-20 win over the Jets. The Rutgers product rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries, including a 48-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Pacheco also had 100 yards rushing after contact, per Next Gen Stats. Against a stout Jets defense, Pacheco stood out.

Pacheco’s playing style has energized his teammates, and on Sunday, it led the Chiefs to an unconventional win in which the rushing attack outgained the passing game, 204-197.

“I think he brings good energy to that group – and I’m including the running backs – you see Clyde Edwards-Helaire going, he’s running like crazy, too, so he’s doing a nice job. Jerick McKinnon runs hard likewise, but I think he brings energy to everybody, to the whole offense,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. “I think that’s a positive thing and then it’s important that we have the other two guys, and we rotate them in and give them a blow every once and a while.”

After being held to 23 yards on a season-low eight carries in a Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions, Pacheco has found his footing, rushing for 70, 62, and 115 yards over the past three games.

Rushing for 830 yards as a rookie last year, Pacheco is emerging as a focal point of the Chiefs’ offense. His style isn’t necessarily a healthy one – for him or opponents – but he’s been an Energizer Bunny with bad intentions so far. And Reid is clearly a big fan. He’s also a realist who knows defenses will start paying more attention to Pacheco.

“Consistency is what you’re looking for,” Reid said. “Obviously, when people know that you’re a good player, they’re going to try to do things to stop you, so it’s important that the offensive line, tight ends and he (Isiah Pacheco) are on the same page and they all do their job to make the thing happen. The one thing you’re going to get from him is he’s going to go 100 miles an hour and run hard every time he gets an opportunity – whether he catches or runs it, he’s going hard.”

Next up for Pacheco and the Chiefs are the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Pacheco will look to keep producing against the 15th-ranked rushing defense, but there’s little question he’ll be going full speed ahead.

Pacheco is becoming one of the Chiefs’ most important running backs. He’s a player who brings energy and determination, and he always plays hard. Pacheco is a valuable asset to the Chiefs, and he’ll be a key factor in the team’s success this season.

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