Head coach Andy Reid noted Wednesday that Pacheco (fibula) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Pacheco (fibula) has been designated to return from injured reserve by the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Pacheco (fibula) is closing in on a return to practice, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Pacheco (fibula) is expected to resume practicing in 2-to-3 weeks and is tracking toward a return from injured reserve in late November, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

While head coach Andy Reid noted Thursday that Pacheco (fibula) is "doing fantastic," the running back is not ready to return to practice this week, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Pacheco (fibula) had successful surgery Wednesday and is still expected to return in 6-to-8 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pacheco (fibula) has been placed on IR by the Chiefs.

Pacheco is slated to undergo surgery on his fractured right fibula in the middle of this week, which will require at least six weeks to recover from, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pacheco (fibula) is expected to miss in the range of 6-to-8 weeks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The Chiefs are expected to place Pacheco on injured reserve after X-rays confirmed that he suffered a fractured fibula in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.