Kansas City, MO – November 1, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs will have to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 9 without one of their most physical offensive weapons. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Friday that running back Isiah Pacheco has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s showdown due to a knee injury, a setback that could significantly impact Kansas City’s game plan.
Pacheco, who suffered the injury during Monday night’s win over the Washington Commanders, was diagnosed with a mild MCL sprain and did not practice all week. Reid said the team will take a “week-to-week” approach to his recovery, emphasizing caution for a player who embodies the offense’s intensity.
“He’s a tough kid, but we’re not going to rush this one,” Reid said. “We’ll see how it goes over the next several days.”
The 25-year-old back has been a vital part of the Chiefs’ balanced attack, combining downhill power with relentless energy that sets the tone for the offense. Through eight games, Pacheco has totaled over 600 rushing yards and five touchdowns — production Kansas City will now have to replace.
In his absence, the Chiefs are expected to rely on a committee approach. Veteran Kareem Hunt could see an increased workload, alongside Elijah Mitchell and rookie Brashard Smith, while the coaching staff may lean heavier on Patrick Mahomes’ passing game to offset the loss.
Pacheco’s injury adds to a growing list of concerns for Kansas City, which is also without offensive tackle Josh Simmons due to personal reasons and has several linemen listed as questionable. It’s a challenging situation ahead of a crucial AFC battle against a Bills team ranked among the league’s top defenses.
Still, Reid expressed confidence in his group, noting that the team’s identity has always been built on adaptability. “Injuries are part of the game. It’s about how you respond,” he said.
“We’ve got depth, and we’ve got heart. That’s what wins games in November.”
With Pacheco sidelined, the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm will be tested under the lights against Buffalo. And as Mahomes prepares to shoulder even more responsibility, Kansas City knows one thing for certain — the road to victory just got steeper without their fiery No. 10 in the backfield.
Chấn thương của Pacheco làm tăng thêm danh sách mối lo ngại đối với Kansas City, nơi cũng không có pha phạm lỗi tấn công của Josh Simmons vì lý do cá nhân và có một số người chỉ đạo được liệt vào danh sách nghi vấn.
49ers’ Cut Kicker Becomes Bears’ Walk-Off Hero Just Weeks After Release
Chicago, IL – October 14, 2025
The Chicago Bears have found new life — and a new hero — in one unforgettable Monday Night finish. What looked like another late-game heartbreak turned into one of the most emotional wins of the season, as Soldier Field erupted under the lights in pure disbelief.
After a sluggish offensive performance and two costly turnovers, the Bears trailed late in the fourth quarter, their three-game win streak hanging by a thread. The crowd sat silent, tense, watching as a young kicker they barely knew prepared to take the field with everything on the line.
That kicker was Jake Moody — a name that, just weeks ago, was on the 49ers’ cut list. Now, he was standing at the 38-yard line with the game in his hands and the season’s momentum hanging in the air. When his kick soared straight through the uprights, the stadium exploded. Teammates mobbed him, lifting him onto their shoulders as the scoreboard flashed 25–24, Bears.
“You dream about moments like this,” Moody said afterward. “A few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure I’d even be on a roster. But this team believed in me, and I just wanted to pay that faith back.”
The rookie finished the night hitting four of five field goals — his only miss coming from a blocked 48-yarder — and added an extra point. It was a storybook performance from a player who had gone from being released by San Francisco to becoming Chicago’s unexpected savior.
Head coach Matt Eberflus called the moment a testament to resilience. “It takes real toughness to bounce back after being cut,” he said. “Jake stayed ready. He didn’t flinch. And tonight, he showed why he belongs in this league.”
With the win, the Bears improved to 4–2 and extended their winning streak to three games — a mark few saw coming just a month ago. For Jake Moody, it wasn’t just redemption. It was proof that sometimes, in the NFL, heroes rise from heartbreak.
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