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The Kansas City Chiefs aren't the only ones keeping an eye on Isiah Pacheco's status, as fantasy managers are also looking to see the third-year running back play for the first time since Week 2.
Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Pacheco is "hopeful" to return for the Chiefs' game in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers.
Pacheco has missed the past seven games due to a fractured fibula suffered in a 26-25 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15.
Kansas City opened his practice window this week, giving the team three weeks to activate him to the 53-man roster, otherwise he will have to miss the remainder of the season.