Isiah Pacheco misses Lions debut due to injury in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Isiah Pacheco, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, did not play in the Detroit Lions' Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints on September 13, 2026. Pacheco was placed on injured reserve with a back injury that will sideline him for at least four games. Despite his absence, the Lions secured a 31-30 overtime victory, relying heavily on running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who had 29 carries. Pacheco's expected role was as a complementary back alongside Gibbs, but he will need to wait to make his debut.
- •Pacheco signed a one-year contract with the Lions after leaving the Chiefs.
- •He was expected to bolster the Lions' running game.
- •Gibbs received a heavy workload in Pacheco's absence.
- •Pacheco will be unavailable for at least four games.
- •The Lions won their first game of the season in overtime.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Kansas City Chiefs star missed debut with Detroit Lions in Week 1
"Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco was unable to make his debut with the Detroit Lions in Week 1 due to a back injury.
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