The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1. 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 1?
Hunt is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will 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 1?
Kareem Hunt cleared 900 yards from scrimmage in 2024 and had 18 touches in a playoff win over the Buffalo Bills. If you strictly operate on what you saw most recently, penciling in Hunt to lead this backfield in touches makes sense. However, that’s a long shot, and Isiah Pacheco is theoretically fully healthy.
This time last year, we all had confidence that Pacheco would not only be the lead dog in Kansas City but also a staple in fantasy lineups. His early-season injury changed everything, but it is worth noting that Andy Reid was fully committed to him: in Weeks 1-2, Pacheco accounted for 78.8% of running back touches.
I’m not giving him that share until I see it and see him hold up, but I do think it’s a reasonably safe bet that Pacheco is the RB1 and that this isn’t viewed as a committee situation. I don’t mind holding onto a veteran like Hunt, who has a grasp of this system, especially with the starting back coming off a fractured fibula, but expecting anything more than handcuff value is more optimistic than I’m willing to be.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Kareem Hunt’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Hunt is projected to score 5.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 19.4 rushing yards and 0.0 touchdowns. It also includes 0.9 receptions for 6.5 receiving 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 1 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Chargers
The weather forecast for the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in São Paulo calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow southeast at 9 MPH with an 8% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
