The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos in Week 17. 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 17?
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 Hunt in Week 17?
We were begging for clarity in this backfield, and all it took was for a dynastic team to be eliminated from playoff contention and to lose their top two QBs to ACL tears.
Kareem Hunt was on the field for just 25.6% of Kansas City’s offensive snaps last week in Tennessee ( his second-lowest rate of the season), and the only time I noticed him was on a second-quarter carry where he was swallowed up about three yards into his own endzone for a safety.
When all was said and done, Hunt wasn’t a change of pace option to Isiaha Pacheco and, for just the third time this year, finished a contest without a red zone touch.
I’m fairly confident that there isn’t value to chase in this backfield, but I’m very confident that if you’re looking to do so, Hunt isn’t the answer.
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 17
Hunt is projected to score 7.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hunt to rush for 31 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 10 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 49 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
