Pacheco Injury Throws Backfield Plans Off | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions’ running back situation takes a hit as Isiah Pacheco faces both a back injury and an MCL sprain, with the knee issue secondary—leaving coach Dan Campbell unsure of his Week One status. With David Montgomery gone and Pacheco sidelined, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs is suddenly carrying the load as the team’s primary back, forcing them to rethink their hoped-for one-two punch. The Lions are watching closely for updates, but for now, Gibbs is stepping up big time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c080a45dc9719225