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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kareem HuntWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy play this season.

Kareem Hunt has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.6), and Kareem Hunt's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Bhayshul Tuten is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

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

Bhayshul Tuten

Kareem Hunt

Head to Head

5.6 PPG8.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% 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.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kareem Hunt: The Full Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten and Kareem Hunt are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Kareem Hunt posted 8.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Kareem Hunt the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 while Kareem Hunt is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. 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.
•Bhayshul Tuten is 6 years younger than Kareem Hunt (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kareem Hunt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Kareem Hunt
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	8.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	136
Rushing Yards	307	611
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	35.9
Rushing TDs	5	8
Receptions	10	18
Receiving Yards	79	143
Targets	14	25
Total TDs	7	9
Age	24	30
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

Kareem Hunt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 5.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Kareem Hunt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Kareem Hunt average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Kareem Hunt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Kareem Hunt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 2.4 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.