The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will visit the Buffalo Bills (5-2) in Week 9. 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 9?
Hunt is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 Hunt in Week 9?
This backfield is moving away from Kareem Hunt when it comes to snap share, but as long as he is getting the valuable looks, he’s on our radar thanks to the potency of this offense as a whole.
Hunt played 54.5% of Kansas City’s red zone snaps and just 26.8% otherwise.
He’s a high-value fantasy option, and with five touchdowns on 70 touches this season, he’s cashing in.
The story here is going to be the same every week until something changes: touchdown chasing.
If he doesn’t score, you’re likely looking at under five fantasy points, but he comes preloaded with two-TD upside like we saw on Monday night with a pair of short scores.
Personally, I’m not going this route if I can help it, but as a backup option, he can make the most of limited work.
That math obviously changes if this knee injury sidelines Isiah Pacheco this week. If that’s the case, we get a 14-16 touch role with scoring equity, and that’s enough to justify starting him in all spots. Braxton Smith would also see his role ramp up, though I’d view Hunt as the clear two-down back with most of the scoring equity.
Essentially, Hunt would be what we’ve wanted Pacheco to be.
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 9
Hunt is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
