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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Kareem HuntWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy play this season.

Kareem Hunt is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 754 yards gives a reliable baseline. Alexander Mattison at 5.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kareem Hunt higher, but do not fade Alexander Mattison entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBKansas City Chiefs#39PPG LEADER

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Kareem Hunt

Head to Head

5.3 PPG8.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Kareem Hunt at 36%. That ranking gap means Kareem Hunt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Kareem Hunt: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Alexander Mattison and Kareem Hunt for your lineup, you are not alone. Alexander Mattison finished the 2025 season at 5.3 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (14 games), and Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 for the Kansas City Chiefs (17 games).

That 2.7-point weekly advantage for Kareem Hunt is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Kareem Hunt posted 611 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Alexander Mattison has his bye in Week 10, and Kareem Hunt rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Kareem Hunt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Kareem Hunt
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	8.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	136
Rushing Yards	255	611
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	35.9
Rushing TDs	2	8
Receptions	14	18
Receiving Yards	95	143
Targets	0	25
Total TDs	2	9
Age	-	30
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kareem Hunt at 8.0 PPG, 2.7 points per game above Alexander Mattison's 5.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Kareem Hunt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison and Kareem Hunt average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Kareem Hunt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Kareem Hunt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Alexander Mattison by 2.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.