Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt Fantasy Stats

#29 RB  |  Kansas City Chiefs
Healthy

Height / Weight 5'11"  /  216 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Aug 6, 1995 (29)
Experience 8 seasons
Drafted 2017 NFL Draft, 3rd Round, Pick #86 (Chiefs)
College Toledo

Season Stats

RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP ATT YDS AVG TD REC TGTS YDS TD FUM LOST FPTS/G FPTS
2017KC1627213274.98536345531118.4295.2
2018KC111818244.67263537870020.9230.2
2019CLE8431794.22374428511012.7101.4
2020CLE161988414.26385130452013.7218.5
2021CLE8783864.95222717400013.8110.0
2022CLE171234683.8335442101107.5126.8
2023CLE151354113.091521840007.9118.5
2024KC2411714.21343100014.629.2
Career 93 1071 4607 4.3 41 229 289 1921 17 5 1 13.2 1229.8

Game Log

RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP ATT YDS AVG TD REC TGTS YDS TD FUM LOST FPTS
Week 4Sep 29, 2024KCLAC14694.90231600010.5
Week 5Oct 7, 2024KCNO271023.81111500018.7

Chiefs Depth Chart

QB

Patrick Mahomes

Carson Wentz

RB

Carson Steele

Samaje Perine

Kareem Hunt

RWR

Justin Watson

Mecole Hardman

SWR

Xavier Worthy

Skyy Moore

Mecole Hardman

TE

Travis Kelce

Noah Gray

Jared Wiley

Jody Fortson

LT

Kingsley Suamataia

Wanya Morris

LG

Joe Thuney

Mike Caliendo

C

Creed Humphrey

Hunter Nourzad

RG

Trey Smith

C.J. Hanson

RT

Jawaan Taylor

Ethan Driskell

FS

Bryan Cook

Jaden Hicks

LDE

George Karlaftis

Malik Herring

LDT

Chris Jones

Mike Pennel

Marlon Tuipulotu

RDT

Tershawn Wharton

Derrick Nnadi

RDE

Mike Danna

Felix Anudike-Uzomah

Cameron Thomas

LOLB

Drue Tranquill

Cam Jones

MLB

Nick Bolton

Cole Christiansen

ROLB

Leo Chenal

Jack Cochrane

LCB

Jaylen Watson

Nazeeh Johnson

SS

Justin Reid

Chamarri Conner

RCB

Trent McDuffie

Joshua Williams

NB

Chamarri Conner

Chris Roland-Wallace

Kareem Hunt News

Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Dominates In Week 5 Win

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had 27 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown in the 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Hunt also brought in one catch for 15 yards in the contest. Hunt dominated the touches out of the backfield, as no other running back had more than five carries. While his 3.8 yards per carry were not overly impressive, Hunt surpassed 100 rushing yards in his second game with the team. Hunt's utilization in the Chiefs offense bodes well for his fantasy value moving forward. The Chiefs will have their bye week in Week 6, but Hunt should be a start-worthy running back for the foreseeable future.
Yesterday   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Likely To Lead Backfield

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the New Orleans Saints on Monday night in Week 5. Hunt took over the backfield last week after rookie Carson Steele fumbled on the game's first drive. Hunt had 14 carries for 69 yards and two catches for 16 yards. The veteran running back displayed his dual-threat ability in last week's contest and will likely do so again this week. Despite giving up the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game this season, the Saints defense has given up the fifth-most yards per carry to opposing rushers. The coaching staff knows Hunt from his previous stint with Kansas City, so it is conceivable that they trust him enough to carry the load. If Hunt leads the backfield again, he should find himself firmly in the RB2 range. Given that Clyde Edwards-Helaire is doubtful for this week's contest, there should be enough touches for Hunt to be a valuable fantasy asset on Monday night.
3 days ago   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Off The Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Saints. He was limited at practice on Thursday and Friday. However, he logged a full session on Saturday. The veteran looked good in his first game back with the Chiefs, amassing 69 yards off 14 carries, adding two catches for 16 yards in the Week 4 win over the Chargers. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) doubtful, Hunt should get most of the work out of the backfield in Week 5, so he's worth a start in any fantasy format. The same can't be said for Samaje Perine, who had a touchdown versus Los Angeles, and Carson Steele.
3 days ago   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs  |  Clyde Edwards-Helaire  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Practice In Limited Fashion On Friday

Kansas City Chiefs running backs Kareem Hunt (shoulder) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) both practiced in a limited capacity on Friday afternoon. Both running backs were also limited participants during Thursday's session. Hunt made his 2024 season debut last weekend and operated as the lead runner in the Kansas City backfield, as he saw 14 carries. Edwards-Helaire has been on the reserve list through the early part of the season and logged his first practice of the season earlier this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status during Saturday's practice as it should provide clarity on their status heading into Monday's game. If Hunt can suit up, he should see the majority of attempts. However, if not, fantasy managers should expect Samaje Perine and Carson Steele to split the workload.
4 days ago   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Logs Limited Practice On Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (shoulder) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Hunt's status before their game on Monday evening against the New Orleans Saints, but seeing him on the practice field this early in the week suggests the injury is not serious. The 29-year-old logged a team-high 14 carries in his season debut last weekend. No. 2 running back Samaje Perine logged only five carries, which implies that Hunt should be viewed as the lead runner for the time being. With Isiah Pacheco (leg) on Injured Reserve, Hunt could become a solid flex play going forward if he continues to have a prominent role in the Kansas City offense.
5 days ago   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Takes Over Backfield

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt made his season debut in the 17-10 win against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. Hunt had 14 carries for 69 yards in the contest. The veteran back also brought in two of his three targets for 16 receiving yards. Although rookie Carson Steele was the starter in this game, a first-quarter fumble by Steele allowed Hunt to be the lead back. Hunt averaged 4.9 yards per carry and demonstrated his value as a pass catcher. Hunt will have another opportunity to control the Kansas City backfield against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. The Saints defense has allowed the 11th-fewest rushing yards this season, but they have also given up the fifth-most yards per carry to opposing offenses. If Hunt is given the same opportunity next week, he should be a viable fantasy starter. Given the uncertainty of the situation, it isn't easy to project what Hunt's role will be moving forward, especially since Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to return soon. If reports come out that Hunt will be the feature back for the Chiefs, he should rank as an RB2. Nevertheless, Hunt is a difficult start, given the one-game sample size.
Sep 30   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Signed To Active Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was signed to the active roster on Tuesday. Hunt was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad after the loss of Isiah Pacheco (fibula). While he was inactive in Week 3, he appears to be on track to play in Week 4. Hunt returns to Kansas City after a productive five seasons in Cleveland. At 29 years old, Hunt is a relatively inefficient running back at this stage in his career. However, he has a nose for the end zone. In 2023, Hunt rushed for 411 yards and nine touchdowns. He was primarily a short yardage option and only averaged 3.0 yards per carry. With Samaje Perine and Carson Steele in line ahead of Hunt, he does not figure to have a lot of fantasy value. However, should either of those two players get hurt, Hunt should still have enough juice to be a solid flex play in fantasy football.
Sep 24   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Won't Play In Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt won't be available for the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Hunt was signed by the team earlier this week. Hunt was a free agent until this point, so he'll need some time to get ready for football. In the meantime, Carson Steele figures to get increased chances as well as Samaje Perine. Keaontay Ingram was signed from the practice squad to the active roster, so he figures to be serve as extra depth. Fantasy managers are probably best off avoiding this situation for the moment, but Steele is probably the best of the trio for Week 3.
Sep 20   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs  |  Keaontay Ingram  • RB  •  Chiefs

Chiefs Sign Keaontay Ingram To Active Roster, Kareem Hunt To Practice Squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Keaontay Ingram to the active roster and Kareem Hunt to the practice squad on Wednesday, according to the team's official X account. These moves come after Isiah Pacheco (leg) suffered a fractured fibula and was placed on Injured Reserve. With Pacheco sidelined, rookie Carson Steele and veteran Samaje Perine are expected to split touches in the backfield, but Hunt could become a contributor. The former third-round pick by Kansas City in 2017 spent his final season with the Cleveland Browns last year and rushed for 411 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 15 receptions for 84 yards. Hunt appears to be well beyond his prime, but he could become a deep-league flex option if he gets integrated soon and earns a role in the offense.
Sep 18   
Kareem Hunt  • RB  •  Chiefs

Kareem Hunt Has A Chance To Play On Sunday Night

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday that newly signed running back Kareem Hunt has a chance to play in Week 3 on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Starting RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) fractured his fibula in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and is now sidelined for up to six to eight weeks. As a result, the Chiefs have reunited with Hunt, who had 453 carries for 2,151 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and 15 touchdowns while also catching 79 of 98 targets for 833 yards and 10 touchdowns as a pass-catcher in KC in his first two NFL seasons back in 2017-18. The 29-year-old is currently on the team's practice squad, but he could be elevated to the active roster by this Saturday to serve as more backfield depth alongside rookie Carson Steele and Samaje Perine as the Chiefs move forward without Pacheco. Because of his familiarity with the Chiefs, Hunt is worth a waiver-wire pickup for those hurting at the RB position early on in 2024.
Sep 18   
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