The Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL’s sole remaining undefeated team at 9-0, are poised to become even more formidable. With running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster nearing their return, the reigning champions could soon see a significant boost to their offensive arsenal. As the Chiefs prepare for a marquee Week 11 clash against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, head coach Andy Reid provided an update on the injured duo.
“Both those guys, I thought, did a nice job this week,” Reid stated. “They were working on the scout team and moved around well. So they’ll be listed as out, but JuJu [Smith-Schuster] has had a good week, as have our other guys in preparation against a strong football team.”
While Pacheco and Smith-Schuster are not expected to suit up this week, their progress signals a return is imminent. In their absence, Kareem Hunt has excelled in the backfield, and wideout DeAndre Hopkins has grown increasingly integrated into Reid’s system, making pivotal contributions to recent victories.
The potential return of Pacheco to form a powerful one-two punch with Hunt, alongside Smith-Schuster rejoining an offense featuring stars like Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, Hopkins, Justin Watson, and Noah Gray, promises to elevate Patrick Mahomes’ array of playmakers even further. Though at least another week away from action, the Chiefs’ offensive reinforcements could solidify their dominance as they march toward the postseason.
