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Kareem Hunt or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBKansas City Chiefs
Kareem Hunt
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
611
Rush TDs
8
Rec
18
Rec Yds
143
Bye
Week 5
RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
7.6
Games
5
Rush Yds
174
Rush TDs
1
Rec
13
Rec Yds
82
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKareem HuntRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)8.07.6
Games Played175
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13638
Rushing Yards611174
Rush Yds/Game35.934.8
Rushing TDs81
Receptions1813
Receiving Yards14382
Targets2517
Total TDs91
Age3128
Experience8 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kareem Hunt or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kareem Hunt and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6.

Should I draft Kareem Hunt or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026, and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Kareem Hunt and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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