The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kareem Hunt.
Is Kareem Hunt Playing in Week 2?
Hunt is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kareem Hunt in Week 2?
That was a whole lot of nothing on Friday night from this Kansas City backfield, and while I’m willing to write some of it off as a result of playing a familiar opponent in a different country and losing your WR1 after three snaps, red flags were certainly raised.
Both Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco were handed the ball five times and targeted three. Pacheco held a 28-23 edge in snaps and 21-17 routes, giving him the slight edge, but nothing to write home about.
Hunt held a 4-2 edge in snaps once the Chiefs got to the Chargers’ 10-yard line, and that is noteworthy, even if we are dealing with the smallest of samples. As long as Patrick Mahomes is under center, we expect the Chiefs to frequent the red zone on a regular basis, thus creating a path to flex value in very specific situations if you’re desperate, but I have a hard time thinking you’re at that point already.
It’s not a perfect comparison, but isn’t he just a version of 2024 Jaylen Warren? Last season, that meant nothing until it meant something (five straight top-30 finishes in Weeks 10-14). Warren wormed his way into a 10-carry, four-target type of role, and that was good enough to get you through bye week season, even if you weren’t ever excited about it.
As long as Pacheco is healthy, I think that’s the best-case scenario. You’re holding onto Hunt, understanding that what happened Friday to the Chiefs as a whole isn’t likely to sustain, but that the ceiling isn’t all that high.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Hunt’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Hunt is projected to score 8.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hunt to rush for 35 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 12 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chiefs
The forecast for 4:25 PM ET kickoff is partly cloudy with temperatures around 89°F and winds up to 11 mph.
