Isiah Pacheco

Lions running back Isiah Pacheco started the season on injured reserve, and he won’t be on the field any time soon.

Pacheco had back surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said today.

“It’s gonna be a while. It’s gonna be a while. I really can’t — it’ll be a significant amount of time,” Campbell said of Pacheco’s recovery.

Related players: Jacob Saylors, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sione Vaki

Ian Rapoport reported that Pacheco could be back in December, the story said. It's safe to say the Lions will be looking for RB help as the they want to be sure to keep Gibbs fresh and healthy this season. The story added Vaki struggled in pass protection on Sunday, and Campbell described him as “inconsistent.” Saylors did not get any offensive snaps. The Lions making a move for another back could have some fantasy impact, so be sure to follow the situation.