Week 17 vs. New York Jets
Kareem Hunt was already limited in the running game and now with Cleveland’s newfound love for the pass with Joe Flacco, his ceiling has dropped even lower. He has seen just seven rushing attempts in each of the last two games and is averaging just 1.3 yards per carry in that time. Hunt isn’t winning any championships this week for fantasy owners. Keep him on the bench.
Week 16 at Houston Texans
The Browns struggled to run the football and Kareem Hunt really struggled in Week 15. Eight yards on seven rushing attempts for Hunt against the Bears. He did as 12-yard catch but he now has single-digit fantasy fays in six of his last seven games. There's plenty of better options this week, this deep in the fantasy playoffs.
Week 15 vs. Chicago Bears
Kareem Hunt continues to split carries with Jerome Ford and now has a touchdown in six out of his last nine games. However, it's touchdown-or-bust when it comes to Hunt's fantasy outlook. That's not exactly what you want, especially against an improving Bears defense, in the fantasy playoffs. Proceed at your own risk with Hunt if you think he'll score a touchdown again this week.
Week 14 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kareem Hunt continues to close the gap between him and Jerome Ford. Ford is still playing more snaps but Hunt ended up with one more touch last week. It was also Hunt's first game this season averaging four yards per attempt. Keep an eye however as Hunt is dealing with a groin injury. Hunt is still a roll of the dice. After five straight games with a touchdown, he has gone scoreless in the last three.
Week 13 at Los Angeles Rams
Kareem Hunt dropped down to just seven rushes against the Broncos as the game got away from the Browns a bit. He only went for 22 yards. Hunt doesn't have a game yet where he averaged four yards per rush, though he came close in Weeks 6 (vs. San Francisco) and 8 (at Seattle) with 3.9 yards per rush in each game. Hunt is a borderline flex play as the Browns should be able to run the ball more against the Rams, but Hunt is still taking a backseat to Jerome Ford.
Week 12 at Denver Broncos
Kareem Hunt and Jerome Ford each saw 12 rushing attempts last week against the Steelers as Cleveland may look to focus on the run with Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the quarterback. Hunt hasn't been very productive, averaging just 3.2 yards per carry this season, but he tends to get plenty of chances to score touchdowns. He's a risky play, but there's at least some volume here to work with.
Week 11 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Kareem Hunt is still seeing some work, including in the red zone. That red-zone work has helped him reach a streak of five straight games with a touchdown. But his fantasy potential is now too dependent on scoring a touchdown. Hunt was not on the team in Week 2 when the Browns faced the Steelers for the first time this season, since Nick Chubb had not gotten injured yet. Hunt is a deep flex play with his touchdown-or-bust deal.
Week 10 at Baltimore Ravens
Kareem Hunt has scored in every game since Cleveland’s bye week and that was in Week 5, so he’s on a roll there. But without the touchdowns, he’s posting pedestrian numbers. He’s reached 50 rushing yards once this season. You’re banking on him keeping his touchdown streak going and that could be a tall task going up against the Ravens and still being behind Jerome Ford. He’s a dicey flex play.
Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Jerome Ford is working his way back from an ankle injury and back into the lead role for Cleveland, but the Browns have been giving a good amount of work to Kareem Hunt, who has scored in three straight games. Hunt has worked his way back into fantasy relevance, even coming back from injury. He’s a flex option against the Cardinals as Cleveland may work the run game more this week.
Week 8 at Seattle Seahawks
With Jerome Ford now set to miss some time with an injury, Kareem Hunt — who is dealing with a thigh injury — looks to be in line to lead the charge in the Cleveland backfield. Hunt has scored three touchdowns in the past two games. He might still concede some work to Pierre Strong, but if Hunt is able to go, which he is trending in a positive direction, he would be the first choice if picking a Browns running back this week.
