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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Kyle MonangaiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kyle Monangai and Kareem Hunt are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

RBChicago Bears#38PPG LEADER

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Kareem Hunt

Kyle Monangai

Head to Head

8.0 PPG8.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Kyle Monangai at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Kareem Hunt vs Kyle Monangai: The Full Breakdown

Kareem Hunt (8.0 PPG) and Kyle Monangai (8.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Kareem Hunt played 17 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Kyle Monangai suited up 17 times for the Chicago Bears.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 touchdowns; Kyle Monangai posted 783 and 5. 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: Kareem Hunt sits Week 5 while Kyle Monangai is off Week 10. 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: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Monangai outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyle Monangai is 7 years younger than Kareem Hunt (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Kyle Monangai: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Kyle Monangai
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	8.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	138
Rushing Yards	611	783
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	46.1
Rushing TDs	8	5
Receptions	18	18
Receiving Yards	143	164
Targets	25	30
Total TDs	9	5
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

8.1 PPG for Kyle Monangai versus 8.0 for Kareem Hunt in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Monangai, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kareem Hunt or Kyle Monangai in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Kyle Monangai average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Kyle Monangai's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kareem Hunt or Kyle Monangai a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Kareem Hunt by 0.1 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.