Isiah Pacheco injury updates: Latest on Chiefs RB's status for Week 12 game vs. Panthers

The Kansas City Chiefs saw their undefeated streak end in Week 11 with a loss on the road to the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City remains on the road again in Week 12 to face a Carolina Panthers team that's fresh off a bye.

Kansas City struggled to run the ball against Buffalo after managing a season-low 57 yards on the ground in Week 10. But the run game looks set to get a boost with the imminent return of running back Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City's leading rusher last season.

Pacheco's been out since September with a fractured fibula but was elevated from injured reserve last week, opening a 21-day window for him to take the field. Here's the latest on his status.

Will Isiah Pacheco play this week?

No. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday that Pacheco and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu will both miss Kansas City's Week 12 game against Carolina.

With Pacheco out, the Chiefs have relied on Kareem Hunt as the primary ball carrier with Samaje Perine and Carson Steele handling carries as well.

Pacheco did participate in practice this week, though, giving confidence he could be back in the lineup in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

When was Isiah Pacheco injured?

Pacheco was injured in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals on a 1-yard carry on the final drive of the game. He was sandwiched by three Bengals defenders and Steele closed the game out at running back for the Chiefs.

Pacheco was later seen with crutches and in a walking boot.

A fractured fibula takes between four to eight weeks to recover, depending on the severity. His return date getting extended implies it was more severe.

Chiefs RB depth chart

The Chiefs signed Hunt three days after Pacheco's injury and he's led the way ever since. Here's how the full depth chart looks:

• Kareem Hunt

• Samaje Perine

• Carson Steele

• Clyde Edwards-Helaire

The Chiefs also have running back Keaontay Ingram signed to the practice squad.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Isiah Pacheco injury update: Latest on Chiefs RB status for Week 12