The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) will host the Detroit Lions (4-1) in Week 6. 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 6?
Hunt is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 6?
I think we’ve done it. This Kansas City backfield is officially as bad as it gets for fantasy managers. Think about the current profile:
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Week 5: Isiah Pacheco out-snaps Kareem Hunt 39-21
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Week 5: Pacheco runs 20 more routes than Hunt
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Season: Hunt has out-snapped Pacheco 29-13 in the red zone (10-4 in touches)
The “he’s our guy until we get close” mold of a backfield is as annoying as it gets, but what if I told you that the franchise quarterback is tracking for a career year in scramble count? Or that an interesting rookie RB has a red zone touch in consecutive weeks?
I have Pacheco ranked a touch higher than Hunt for the remainder of the season, but you can’t possibly play either with any level of confidence right now. Hunt is getting his fair share of valuable looks, but we are 10 months removed from his last 15-touch regular season game, making him a touchdown-reliant player and nothing else.
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 6
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 6 Weather Impact: Lions at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 78 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
