The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for one of their toughest tests of the 2024 season when they travel to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
After the Chiefs' win against the Denver Broncos in Week 10, running back Kareem Hunt was added to the injury report with a knee injury. However, Hunt is expected to start on Sunday with Isiah Pacheco still working his way back from a fractured fibula.
When speaking to media during the week, coach Andy Reid discussed Hunt's heavy workload and addressed any concerns of him being overworked.
"We ended up getting him the ball – we like to give him the ball whatever way we can get him the ball because he’s a good player," said Reid. "He’s doing well for just coming off the couch. I mean, he’s like second in the league, for the number of games he’s played, in carries and yards."
"He’s doing a heck of a job, and he wants more," Reid continued. "He’s not asking to come out now. That’s not quite how he’s wired, but he’s doing well. He fell on his leg there – one of the guys fell on his leg and kind of tweaked it a little bit – but he’s fine.”
In just six appearances, Hunt has 125 carries for 449 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He has also totaled 116 receiving yards off 14 catches.
With Pacheco still out for another week, and Hunt seemingly feeling healthy, expect for him to be a massive contributor in a huge game against Buffalo.
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