The Chiefs will reportedly make the decision on the big Kareem hunt before MNF

The Kansas City Chiefs brought a familiar face back to the organization after running back Isiah Pacheco suffered a fractured right fibula in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Chiefs signed free agent running back Kareem Hunt to the practice squad after finding out Pacheco had to be placed on injured reserve. Hunt, who was drafted by the Chiefs and spent the first two years of his career in Kansas City, made his 2024 regular-season debut last week against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Hunt exceeded all expectations as he had 69 yards on 14 carries and added two receptions (three targets) for 16 yards in the Week 4 win. It didn't take long for the veteran running back to find his groove in the Chiefs' offense, and it seems like head coach Andy Reid wants to build on that.

According to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Hunt will be the starting running back against the New Orleans Saints in Monday's primetime contest.

The Chiefs started rookie running back Carson Steele in their final two games. Steele ran the ball well in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons as he had 72 yards on 17 carries.

However, he wasn't able to carry that momentum into Week 4 against the Chargers, as Steele lost a fumble that forced the Chiefs to Hunt. The rookie running back played just 11 offensive snaps and had two runs for six yards.

Since the Chiefs are starting at wide receiver, it makes sense for them to go with Hunt, who can be used out of the backfield as a pass catcher. Hunt faces a Saints defense this season that is allowing 4.8 yards per carry but just 96.5 rushing yards per game.

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