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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Ty ChandlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 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 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.9), and Kareem Hunt's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ty Chandler 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#39PPG LEADER

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Kareem Hunt

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

8.0 PPG5.9 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Ty Chandler at 27%. That ranking gap means Kareem Hunt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kareem Hunt vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

Kareem Hunt and Ty Chandler are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG across 17 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Ty Chandler posted 5.9 PPG in 14 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 2.1-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. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 touchdowns; Ty Chandler posted 265 and 2. 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 Ty Chandler is off Week 6. 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. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	5.9
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	83
Rushing Yards	611	265
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	18.9
Rushing TDs	8	2
Receptions	18	18
Receiving Yards	143	135
Targets	25	0
Total TDs	9	3
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

Kareem Hunt outscored Ty Chandler by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 5.9). 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 Kareem Hunt or Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Ty Chandler's 5.9 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 Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Ty Chandler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kareem Hunt or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Ty Chandler by 2.1 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.