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With Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, Pride of Detroit asks fans which Lions RB will absorb the extra snaps. Jahmyr Gibbs is viewed as the potential bell cow, but Sione Vaki has stepped up as RB2 in camp, Jacob Saylors has impressed in the preseason, and Jabari Small remains a wildcard. A poll tracks votes among Gibbs, Vaki, Saylors, and Small, with results due later this week.
Detroit Lions place running back Isiah Pacheco (back) on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks. With Pacheco out, Jacob Saylors is favored to handle Week 1 carries behind Jahmyr Gibbs, affecting backfield fantasy value as Gibbs remains the lead.
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco has been placed on injured reserve due to a back injury after an earlier sprain, ensuring he will miss at least four games; Jacob Saylors is set to back up Jahmyr Gibbs early in the season, and the Lions signed tight end Tyler Conklin to fill the roster while guard Elijah Klein and wide receiver Dominic Lovett joined the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions placed RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve with a back issue, guaranteeing at least four games out, and filled his roster spot by re-signing TE Tyler Conklin and adding WR Dominic Lovett to the practice squad. With Gibbs and other backs available and a lean WR group on the 53-man roster, Detroit will lean on its depth as Week 1 against the Saints approaches.
Detroit signs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year, $1.81 million deal, positioning him as the clear No. 2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026 and boosting backfield depth as Detroit leans on Gibbs after a young workload; the move comes as the team considers its evolving roster with David Montgomery reportedly facing a trade scenario to the Texans.
The Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract to back up Jahmyr Gibbs, providing a bruising, short-yardage option and pass-protection specialist after moving on from David Montgomery. Pacheco’s injury history and post-rookie production fluctuations temper expectations, but the fit as a complementary RB2 should help keep Gibbs fresh; Detroit may still add depth in the draft or UDFA.
The Detroit Lions signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal, betting on his bruising, downhill running style to bolster the backfield alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco’s recent seasons were hampered by injuries and a decline in explosiveness, but the move provides depth and insurance at RB as Detroit reshapes its rushing attack.
Detroit has signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to back Jahmyr Gibbs after trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Pacheco has 2,537 rushing yards and 14 TDs in four seasons, with a peak 2023 campaign of 935 yards and seven scores, though injuries have limited him recently. If healthy, he provides physicality and can spell Gibbs, potentially taking on some third-down and goal-line work as Detroit reassesses its backfield role.
Detroit reportedly signed former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, a 27-year-old with Super Bowl pedigree but injury concerns and a recent run of fewer explosive plays. Chiefs writers are mixed on the move, praising his tougher running style while noting injury risk and a recent dip in big plays; Chiefs fans are split—some optimistic he’ll rebound in Detroit, others calling him washed. Analytics highlight reduced explosiveness but acknowledge potential in pass protection, making the signing a high-risk, potentially high-reward bet for Detroit under Brad Holmes.
Detroit signs former Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal to back up Jahmyr Gibbs and replace David Montgomery; Pacheco posted 830 rushing yards in his rookie season and 935 in 2023 before a fractured fibula limited him to seven games in 2024, bringing a physical, change-of-pace back to Detroit.
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is week-to-week with an MCL sprain but may play against Buffalo; if out, Kareem Hunt is likely to start. Pacheco's injury status remains uncertain, but coach Andy Reid is optimistic about his recovery. The team also manages other injuries, including receiver Hollywood Brown and tackle Josh Simmons.
Isiah Pacheco is week-to-week with an MCL sprain after suffering a leg injury in a game, prompting the Chiefs to consider adding depth at running back as he has been a key player with 329 rushing yards and 1 touchdown this season.
The article provides bold start and sit recommendations for Week 3 fantasy football, highlighting players like Isiah Pacheco and Geno Smith as strong starts, while advising to bench players like Sam LaPorta and Jacory Croskey-Merritt due to tough matchups or inconsistent performance.
The article discusses the Kansas City Chiefs' current team outlook, highlighting optimism about their defense's potential despite recent losses, the importance of retaining key players like Pacheco, and emphasizing appreciation for the team's success over criticism, with a positive view on their future prospects.
Isiah Pacheco has gained weight and improved physically during the offseason, aiming to surpass his previous performance in 2024, with coach Andy Reid noting his impressive physical condition as he prepares for the upcoming season.