The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) in Week 5. 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 5?
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 5?
Sometimes I wonder if Andy Reid will just remove all running backs from his play designs and see how much chaos he can cause with Patrick Mahomes at the controls.
Kareem Hunt is getting the goal-line work, and that makes him a touch more valuable than Isiah Pacheco, but the role in the passing game isn’t there for either (Hunt has six targets in four games), and this team wants their fate decided on their dropbacks.
I prefer Hunt to Pacheco this week, believe Pacheco has the better chance to win this role outright, and have zero confidence in starting either in any sort of format.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hunt’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Hunt is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hunt to rush for 44 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Jaguars
The forecast for kickoff is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
