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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Kareem HuntWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.7), and Kareem Hunt's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Devin Neal 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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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

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

Devin Neal

Kareem Hunt

Head to Head

5.7 PPG8.0 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% 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.

Devin Neal vs Kareem Hunt: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Devin Neal (New Orleans Saints) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.7 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 8.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kareem Hunt carries a 2.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 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.

One scheduling note: Devin Neal is off Week 8 and Kareem Hunt Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Devin Neal (age 22) 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 Devin Neal by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. 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.
•Devin Neal is 8 years younger than Kareem Hunt (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Neal vs Kareem Hunt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Kareem Hunt
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	8.0
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	136
Rushing Yards	206	611
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	35.9
Rushing TDs	2	8
Receptions	17	18
Receiving Yards	104	143
Targets	19	25
Total TDs	2	9
Age	22	30
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kareem Hunt holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.0 points per game. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devin Neal or Kareem Hunt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Kareem Hunt average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Kareem Hunt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Neal or Kareem Hunt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Devin Neal by 2.3 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.