Former Rutgers star Isiah Pacheco is expected to start this week as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
In the preseason, Pacheco impressed coaches and was named as the kick returner. He has been used sparingly within the offense and will now get a chance as the lead back. Pacheco took first-team reps during practices this week.
A backfield change: The #Chiefs gave rookie RB Isiah Pacheco first-team reps this week and he’s expected to start.
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