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Kareem Hunt or Samaje PerineWho 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. Samaje Perine is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.3 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
RBCincinnati Bengals#43 RB
Samaje Perine
PPG
5.3
Games
5
Rush Yds
110
Rec
7
Rec Yds
61
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Samaje Perine: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKareem HuntSamaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)8.05.3
Games Played175
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13627
Rushing Yards611110
Rush Yds/Game35.922.0
Rushing TDs80
Receptions187
Receiving Yards14361
Targets2510
Total TDs91
Age3131
Experience8 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kareem Hunt or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine 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 Samaje Perine averaged 5.3.

Should I draft Kareem Hunt or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026, and Samaje Perine averaged 5.3 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 Samaje Perine average in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2026. Samaje Perine averaged 5.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Samaje Perine (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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