When the chips are down, the Chiefs just keep finding ways to stack them up. You could say that the Kansas City Chiefs were already in the game before the season even kicked off. Yeah – it’s true ladies and gentlemen. When Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract earlier this year, of course, this move claimed mixed reactions. However, when Harrison Butker’s injury knocked on the Chiefs’ doors, the same move swung it wide open.
The 28-year-old kicker is dealing with a knee injury, and reports say he has torn the meniscus in his left knee. Even with the injury bug biting all season, Butker still had 18 out of 20 field goals. Now, as he’s out for the next few games, he could be sidelined for at least 3-4 weeks. But thanks to Patrick Mahomes for creating over $20 million in salary cap space for the Chiefs, the replacement would not be that big a deal.
A great QB knows when to pass the ball. The same goes with the Chiefs’ QB when it comes to strategic adjustment, as his smart move allowed the team financial flexibility to manage roster needs, including unforeseen challenges such as player injuries.
As the Chiefs are all set to face the Buffalo Bills in their next game, Spencer Shrader is ready to take over the duty of the star kicker of the team. However, the team will miss Butler’s NFL experience and his absence can affect the Chiefs, especially in high-pressure situations like field goals and extra points.
Here is the kicker, though – it isn’t the first time that the Chiefs had found themselves in a tough spot, only to come out stronger. I mean, who can forget the week 2 injury, and with their strategies, the Chiefs had a knack for turning challenges into opportunities.
Isiah Pacheco’s potential return for the Chiefs
The Chiefs are already dealing with another tough break besides Butker’s injury. Their standout running back, Isiah Pacheco’s been away from the field for weeks, and Mahomes and Co. are just hoping to get him back soon.
With the Chiefs’ star kicker out for a few weeks, an injury boost is what they need, and it’s the right time for Pacheco to return to the field. The 25-year-old RB’s been away from the games since week 2, but the Chief’s loyal fanbase is hoping to see him back on the field against the Carolina Panthers. Earlier this week, the RB was seen practicing on the field ahead of the Chiefs’ clash with the Bills.
Isiah Pacheco looks FIRED UP to be back just look at him aggressively stretching at practice 😂pic.twitter.com/QpRLuBiN5X
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 15, 2024
While the standout RB is not ready to play in the next game, seeing him back on the practice field is a major sigh of relief for the Chiefs fans. With a spectacular performance of 9-0 so far, let’s see if Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs will maintain their winning streak or is there another drama to unfold right on the corner?
