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They Said He Was Washed — Now He’s Carrying Kansas City’s Back-to-Back Dreams

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Kansas City, MO – July 15, 2025

No drama. No spotlight. Just fury in motion. That’s how Chiefs Kingdom is describing what they’ve just witnessed: a back once overlooked now charging full-speed toward history — and dragging defenders with him.

Isiah Pacheco didn’t come into 2025 to prove anything. But along the way, he might’ve redefined what it means to be unstoppable. According to ESPN’s 2025 midseason rankings, Pacheco is now considered the No. 1 running back in the NFL — and he earned it the Chiefs way: fast, fearless, and relentless.

He torched defenses for 2,348 total rushing yards through the regular season and playoffs — the most in franchise history and second all-time league-wide. He recorded six touchdowns of 50+ yards and clocked over 21 mph on multiple breakaway runs, stunning even seasoned NFL scouts.

What began as a seventh-round flier has become the beating heart of Kansas City’s ground game. Behind Creed Humphrey and a dominant offensive line, Pacheco didn’t just elevate his game — he set it on fire.

“He runs like he’s angry at the earth,” one AFC scout told ESPN. “But what makes him dangerous now is his patience. He’s grown into a complete back.”

Pacheco, known for his emotional edge and signature no-gloves look, has silenced every doubter who questioned his size, his draft stock, or his durability. In a season where Mahomes didn’t have to carry the offense every week, Pacheco became the closer — the tone-setter.

And now?

Now there’s one question swirling through Arrowhead, all across Missouri, and inside every defensive coordinator’s film room: Can anyone stop this guy?

Isiah Pacheco didn’t ask to be the story. He just wrote the next chapter of a dynasty.

And Kansas City isn’t done yet.

Stay tuned to ESPN.

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.