The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. 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 13?
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 13?
Was I impressed with Kareem Hunt on a per touch basis last weekend against the Colts?
Not really.
For the third week in-a-row, he saw his explosive run percentage decline and he wasn’t exactly a key cog in the passing attack (sixth in targets). However, Patrick Mahomes did put the ball in his stomach 30 times and that’s close to a full proof plan when it comes to paying the fantasy bills.
In the overtime win, seven of his 33 touches came in the red zone and that’s the important part. With Isiah Pacheco coming back, the volume isn’t going to be close to what it was last week. This backfield was trending in Pacheco’s favor prior to the injury and that could well prove to be the case moving forward, but if Hunt continues to handle the valuable touches, he’ll be inside the circle of trust for PPR flex purposes.
This game has an expected total of 52.5 points and that means plenty of scoring opportunities for all involved. I have similar touch projections with Hunt holding far greater TD equity, a thought process that has me ranking Hunt 10 spots ahead of Pacheco and sitting as a low-end RB2.
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 13
Hunt is projected to score 12.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hunt to rush for 50 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 17 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
