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Here’s how Chiefs rookie Isiah Pacheco has improved since the beginning of the season

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Isiah Pacheco seems to have fully gained coach Andy Reid’s trust, as the running back had 23 touches in KC’s 26-10 home victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

In this video, Kansas City Star reporter Jesse Newell and Brett Taveau — author of the Chiefs book “Unpacking Greatness” and a longtime high school offensive coordinator — explain some specific areas Pacheco has progressed since the start of the season, while also highlighting how creative play design benefited KC on Sunday.

This story was originally published November 30, 2022 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Here’s how Chiefs rookie Isiah Pacheco has improved since the beginning of the season."

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Jesse Newell
The Kansas City Star
Jesse Newell covered the Chiefs for The Star until August 2025. He won an EPPY for best sports blog and previously was named top beat writer in his circulation by AP’s Sports Editors. His interest in sports analytics comes from his math teacher father, who handed out rulers to Trick-or-Treaters each year.
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