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Isiah Pacheco of the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a rib injury during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading to his exit from the match. Prior to his injury, Pacheco was sharing carries with Kareem Hunt. With the Chiefs securing the AFC's No. 1 seed, Pacheco is unlikely to participate in the regular season finale, raising concerns about his availability for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. If Pacheco is unable to play, Hunt is expected to take over the majority of the backfield duties.
- Isiah Pacheco's rib injury could impact his playoff availability.
- Kareem Hunt may see increased workload if Pacheco cannot play.
Isiah Pacheco | RB
Injury
Week 7
- Knocked out of the game with a rib injury.
- Unlikely to play in the regular season finale.
- Potentially questionable for the Divisional Round.
Kareem Hunt | RB
Pickup
Week 7
- Shared carries with Pacheco before his injury.
- Expected to take over backfield duties if Pacheco is out.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Secured the AFC's No. 1 seed with the win over the Steelers.
- Will need to adjust their strategy depending on Pacheco's health.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Lost to the Chiefs, impacting their playoff positioning.