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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 8.0), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kareem Hunt is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kareem Hunt

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

8.0 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kareem Hunt vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) came in at 9.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries a 1.5-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. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. is off Week 8. 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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. 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.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 4 years younger than Kareem Hunt (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	9.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	143
Rushing Yards	611	740
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	49.3
Rushing TDs	8	2
Receptions	18	36
Receiving Yards	143	288
Targets	25	48
Total TDs	9	4
Age	30	26
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyrone Tracy Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 points per game. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Kareem Hunt by 1.5 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.