Alright, let’s talk about Kareem Hunt and his fantasy football value. I spent some time digging into this recently because his name keeps floating around, and you gotta know where guys stand.
First thing I did was just pull up his recent history. Okay, Cleveland Browns last season, right? He came in after Nick Chubb got hurt. That already tells you something – he wasn’t the main plan from the get-go.
So, I looked at the numbers he put up. Didn’t exactly jump off the page in terms of rushing yards or receiving yards. Felt pretty pedestrian most weeks. Jerome Ford was clearly getting more of the actual running back work, the carries between the 20s.
Digging into the Game Logs
Then I started clicking through his game logs from last year. What was Hunt actually doing when he was on the field? Touchdowns. That’s what stood out. Seemed like every time they got near the goal line, Hunt had a decent shot at punching it in. He racked up a surprising number of scores considering his limited touches.
- Checked his carry counts per game: Often not very high.
- Checked his targets/receptions: Really minimal most weeks.
- Checked the red zone usage: Ah, there it is. That’s where they used him.
So, the picture became clearer. He wasn’t the guy grinding out yards midfield. He was the designated scorer, the short-yardage hammer. Basically, a touchdown vulture.
Dependencies and Concerns
This kind of role makes valuing a player tricky. His fantasy points were almost entirely dependent on scoring touchdowns. If he didn’t find the end zone in a particular week, his score was probably gonna be pretty bad, like maybe 3 or 4 points. Not great.
You also gotta remember the context. The Browns’ offense wasn’t exactly a powerhouse last year, especially with all the quarterback shuffling. That limits scoring chances overall. Plus, Hunt isn’t getting any younger, and running backs take a beating. His explosive play ability isn’t what it once was back in his Kansas City days.
My Takeaway on His Value (Last Season)
So, after looking at all that, my conclusion for last season was pretty straightforward. Hunt was a very touchdown-dependent RB3 or flex option, mostly for standard leagues where TDs count for more. In PPR leagues, his value was even lower because he just wasn’t catching passes.
I found myself only really considering him if I was desperate for a spot start or during bye weeks, hoping he’d fall into the end zone. He wasn’t someone I felt comfortable relying on week in and week out because the floor was just too low. If he didn’t score, you got almost nothing.
Now, if he signs somewhere else this offseason and carves out a different role? We’ll have to go through this whole process again. But based on his recent usage with the Browns, that TD-or-bust label felt pretty accurate. Just gotta be realistic about what you’re getting there.
