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The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a massive win against the Washington Commanders, pulling off a final score of 28-7. Though the team looked outstanding, they have received some unfortunate injury news on running back Isiah Pacheco. More news: Report: Giants Make Huge Kayvon Thibodeaux Decision Ahead of Trade Deadline Pacheco left the game with a knee injury, and now it has been revealed just how severe his injury is. #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. pic.twitter.com/VGLRaJQl54— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 28, 2025 Per multiple reports, Pacheco suffered an MCL sprain, and is now considered to be week-to-week. “#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,” NFL insider Tom Pelissero wrote on X. MCL injuries are never good, and Pacheco might be sidelined for multiple weeks due to how severe the sprain is. Per adventpt.com, there are three grades of MCL sprains. Grade 1 would require a couple of weeks of recovery, Grade 2 would lead to a two to four week recovery, and Grade 3 would be up to 12 weeks of recovery. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 08: Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. More news: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Shuts Down Trade Possibility Ahead of Deadline Pelissero’s report does not indicate the severity of the injury Pacheco suffered, but it sounds as though he may be out for at least two weeks. Should he require more than the two weeks, the Chiefs may look to place him on injured reserve, which would knock him out for at least four games. Pacheco had 58 yards on 12 carries before the injury occurred. The Chiefs have relied on a running back committee approach to the 2025 season, using Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and Rashee Rice in certain situations. Pacheco has picked up 329 yards and one touchdown through the 2025 season thus far. Now, he will be sidelined for multiple weeks. This is terrible news for Pacheco, who missed multiple games in the 2024 season due to a fractured fibula. He wasn’t quite the same when he returned, and now he has to deal with an MCL sprain. The hope for the Chiefs is Pacheco can heal quickly and return for a playoff push towards the end of the season. For more on the Chiefs and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
