Kareem Hunt

Week 12 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Kareem Hunt continues to operate as a heavily used change-of-pace option on a Cleveland team that loves to run the ball, meaning he sees more than enough looks to be a weekly starter in fantasy. Hunt also has been receiving the majority of the Browns' carries near the goal line, meaning he brings substantial touchdown upside every week. The Jaguars struggle to stop the run and enter this game as 6-point home underdogs, meaning Cleveland should be running the ball enough for both Hunt and Nick Chubb to have good statistical showings in Week 12. Start Hunt as an RB2 in light of the soft matchup and projected game script.

Week 10 vs. Houston Texans
Kareem Hunt has not exploded in Nick Chubb's absence as some expected, but he was a solid RB1 during those weeks based on his usage. It looks like Nick Chubb should be back for Week 10, so now Hunt will return to his change-of-pace and pass-catching role behind Chubb. As you might remember, Hunt was still productive for fantasy purposes in that role. In fact, he was more productive than he has been in the last few weeks. The timeshare with Chubb appears to cost Hunt some volume while boosting his efficiency and touchdown upside. Even with Chubb returning, Hunt looks like a decent RB2 or flex play this week.

Week 7 at Cincinnati Bengals
Kareem Hunt put up a dud last week in a matchup with the vaunted Steelers run defense. This week he gets a Bengals defense that he and Nick Chubb shredded for 6.6 YPC in Week 2. With Chubb sidelined, Hunt should be a strong bet for 20+ touches against Cincinnati. Hunt's passing game usage means his role is secure even if Cleveland somehow falls behind early. The Cleveland running game remains the focal point of the offense, and given all the bye weeks and injuries at the running back position, Hunt remains a rock-solid RB1 for Week 7.