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Chiefs' Rushing Woes: Mahomes Leads the Pack as Hunt and Pacheco Struggle
13 Oct
Summary
- Chiefs' rushing attack struggling through 5 games
- Mahomes is team's leading rusher, not running backs
- Hunt and Pacheco averaging under 4.3 yards per carry
As of October 13th, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs' rushing attack has been a major concern through the first 5 games of the season. Surprisingly, it is quarterback Patrick Mahomes who leads the team in rushing yards, rather than the running back duo of Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco.
Hunt and Pacheco have both struggled to find consistent success on the ground, averaging just 3.8 and 4.2 yards per carry, respectively. This is partly due to poor blocking upfront, which has hampered the effectiveness of the Chiefs' ground game.
In the team's most recent Monday night game, Hunt was largely absent, failing to record a single carry. Instead, the Chiefs leaned heavily on Pacheco, though it remains to be seen if that trend will continue moving forward.
With the running game sputtering, the onus has fallen on Mahomes to carry the Chiefs' offense. The star quarterback has been the team's leading rusher so far this season, a concerning development for a team that has typically relied on a strong rushing attack to complement Mahomes' passing prowess.
