Isiah Pacheco Injury Update: Fractured Fibula Recovery Explained

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As a long-time Chiefs fan who has witnessed more than a few ups and downs, I must say that the injury to Isiah Pacheco is certainly a blow to our team. However, we’ve learned over the years that adversity can often bring out the best in our players.

The latest report on Isiah Pacheco’s injury indicates that he has suffered a broken fibula. During Sunday’s match against the Cincinnati Bengals, Pacheco was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and with a protective boot on his right foot. At this point, we have some details about the severity of his lower leg injury and an estimated timeline for his recovery and return to the Kansas City Chiefs football team.

How long will it take for Pacheco’s fibula injury to heal?

Typically, healing from a fractured or broken fibula, such as in the case of Pacheco’s injury, can take anywhere between 6 to 12 weeks, as suggested by AICA Orthopedics.

As a dedicated fan, I’m sharing the news that Pacheco is expected to go on Injured Reserve due to an ankle injury. This means he’ll sit out at least four games, according to reliable sources like Jonathan Jones, a top NFL insider for CBS. However, it seems his absence might extend beyond that, as there are indications he may require more time for a complete recovery.

On Sunday, ESPN reports, Pacheco underwent an X-ray scan on his injured fibula. This examination aims to ascertain the severity of the bone fracture and check if there’s any damage to the ligaments in his right ankle as well. Similarly, Ian Rapoport, a well-known NFL analyst on X (previously Twitter), has shared that he expects Pacheco to miss game time due to this injury.

During our matchup with the Bengals on Sunday, Pacheco ran the ball 19 times, gaining 90 yards. Additionally, he reeled in five pass attempts, accumulating a total of 21 yards from those catches.

In case of need, the Chiefs might rely on Samaje Perine, their rookie Carson Steele, or even consider free agents such as Jerick McKinnon, a player they’ve worked with for three seasons who played a significant role in helping them win Super Bowl LVIII.

In August, Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown suffered a dislocated shoulder and is set to have surgery before he can rejoin the team. Earlier in the 2024 season, the team let go of Kadarius Toney due to inconsistent play and persistent injuries.

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2024-09-16 21:40