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Coaches are praising Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt for his versatility: ‘He’s a good football player’

Coaches are praising Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt for his versatility: ‘He’s a good football player’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media on Monday during his weekly Zoom press conference. He shared his thoughts on running back Kareem Hunt’s versatility being utilized in the passing game.

“Yeah, well, we think touches for him (Kareem Hunt) end up being important, whether he’s carrying it or – he’s a good football player, so you want to have him have an opportunity to show off those talents,” said Reid. He’s always been a good receiver. We weren’t getting as much out of the run game as we wanted to, so we started throwing it a little bit more, and he became an important part of that.”

Hunt had another busy afternoon. He was active in the passing game, leading the team in receiving yards with 65 and seven receptions. For the first time in weeks since signing with the team, he had below 20 carries but maintained his effectiveness as a receiver. Reid mentioned Hunt and other players’ heavy workload while dealing with the odd scheduling this season.

“It’s not as much the maybe the physical part as it is the time in between games. That’s what you’re managing. Then, it comes down to how the guys are feeling because of the short week.” said Reid. “That’s the way we did it last week. This is a normal week, so it’s not going to be quite like that. It’ll be a normal week of practice, but in this league, every game is physical. I mean, the parity in this league is crazy right now. You just check out some of these scores and go, ‘Jeez, it’s nuts.’ There’s – any given Sunday. It’s no more important than that is right now in this league. You better be on your A-game every week.”

The Chiefs will be on a traditional schedule this week with this Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire shares Brett Veach story, preparing for game return

Kansas City #Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire shares Brett Veach story, preparing for game return | @EdEastonJr

The return of Clyde Edwards-Heaire to the Kansas City Chiefs is eagerly anticipated as he continues to work through PTSD. During a recent appearance on ‘The Pivot‘ podcast, the former Chiefs first-round pick described his preparation for returning to game action, helping the defense during practice and uplifting conversation with general manager Brett Veach.

“I’ve been doing everything that I that I can. I’ve been in every meeting and at every practice since I’ve been, you know, let off NFI,” Edwards-Helaire explained. “I was talking to (Brett) Veach, and he was like, Man, even though you’re not out there, you are on our 53. No other team would do that in the league. No other team would do that. Like man, I know what you bring.”

Since being taken off the NFI list, the former LSU star has been listed as inactive. The Chiefs’ running backs room continues to be led by Kareem Hunt while starter Isiah Pacheco recovers from injury.

“I think I’m showing everything that I need to do, like I’ve been on service, you know, P-Squad (Practice Squad), servicing the starters on our defense, making sure they good every week,” said Edwards-Helaire. “That’s a proud moment for me because I feel like our defense ain’t been letting up on anybody. So I’m like, I’m doing the things that I need to do for our team to be successful as much as I can in this spot.”

Last season, Edwards-Helaire started three of the 15 games he played, tallying 223 yards rushing and 188 yards receiving. He had one touchdown as a runner and another as a receiver.

“As soon as they flick that two or five light, for me to get on with the ones and be able to be out there and showcase with our guys who’ve been rolling,” said Edwards-Helaire, “they going to get Clyde, full-blown I mean, and I think the biggest thing was me, was just finding peace within myself and I think I found it.”

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Edwards-Helaire will eventually rejoin a productive running back room on the active game roster. Kansas City has been one of the best-rushing teams in the league this season.

Will Kareem Hunt play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is dealing with a quad injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs have relied on veteran running back Kareem Hunt to lead their outstanding rushing attack while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has struggled to find his footing early in the 2024 season.

Hunt’s outsized impact on Kansas City’s offensive production has been a crucial aspect of the Chiefs’ perfect start to their championship defense campaign, but a quad injury threatened to limit his role against the Denver Broncos in Week 10.

On Wednesday, Kansas City listed Hunt as a limited participant in the Chiefs’ practice session due to a quad injury.

See Kansas City’s full injury report below, which was posted to Twitter by Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen:

 

It seemed that Hunt may have dealing with a serious issue, but he was upgraded to full participation during the Chiefs’ drills on Thursday and Friday, which should indicate that he will be available for Kansas City’s AFC West showdown against the Broncos.

If Hunt needs to miss time, expect rookie running back Carson Steele to take on a bigger role in Andy Reid’s offense.

Two Chiefs veterans missed practice on Thursday

#Chiefs veterans JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tershawn Wharton did not participate in Kansas City’s practice session on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for a Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and as injuries pile up for the defending Super Bowl champions, it will take a herculean effort to keep their perfect season alive.

Veteran contributors JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tershawn Wharton both missed Kansas City’s practice session on Thursday and while their status for the Chiefs’ AFC West showdown with the Broncos hasn’t been announced, it seems unlikely that either will be available on Sunday.

Smith-Schuster has been dealing with a hamstring injury, while Wharton was listed with a knee injury.

Take a look at Kansas City’s full injury report here:

 

Among the other players listed were running back Kareem Hunt, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and defensive end George Karlaftis, who were listed with quad, ankle, and abdomen injuries respectively.

All were full participants in the Chiefs’ practice on Thursday.

Stay tuned to see how Kansas City’s injuries affect the Chiefs’ matchup against Denver on November 10.

Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt listed on Chiefs’ Wednesday injury report

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and RB Kareem Hunt were listed on Kansas City’s Week 10 injury report on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with injuries all season but have avoided any truly catastrophic losses to this point.

Though the absence of wide receivers Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown and Rashee Rice and running back Isiah Pacheco have hampered Kansas City’s offense, the defending Super Bowl champions are still undefeated through nine weeks of the regular season.

However, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Kareem Hunt were listed on the Chiefs’ initial injury report for Week 10 on Wednesday, which could be a major issue for Kansas City heading into a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 10.

Check out the Chiefs’ full injury report below:

 

Mahomes participated fully in Wednesday’s workouts, but Hunt was limited. Despite their participation, it remains unclear if they will be available to play in Kansas City’s AFC West showdown against the Broncos.

Stay tuned to see how the Chiefs starters progress through the rest of the week as Kansas City prepares for its next game.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reflects on Kareem Hunt’s game-winning performance: ‘He wants the football’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reflects on Kareem Hunt’s game-winning performance: ‘He wants the football’ | @EdEastonJr

The running game has been essential to the Kansas City Chiefs’ success this season, especially after the addition of running back Kareem Hunt. After his walk-off game-winning performance in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Patrick Mahomes praised the veteran running back during his postgame press conference on Monday.

“It’s been fun. It’s been fun to watch, man. I mean, he’s (Kareem Hunt) come in the building – since he’s been here – and he’s just got after it every single day.” said Mahomes. “He works his tail off; he prepares himself for the moment, and then whenever we get down there in like (the) fourth quarter, and (at) the end of games, he’s going to make those runs. Five to six yards (or) seven yards, whatever it is, and he’s going to finish. When you play that hard the entire game, it wears on the defense. I think guys are proud of the way he’s playing and the way he’s come about his business this year.”

Hunt ended the game with 27 carries for 106 yards and the closing score in overtime. The rain and pressure didn’t affect the 29-year-old in his second tenure with the franchise.

“He (Kareem Hunt) wants the football. I think that’s the biggest thing. As the game goes on, it’s like he starts feeling it, and he starts going,” said Mahomes. “There are certain situations where I might have throws on the outside, and I’m like, ‘Man, I’m going to give this guy the football and let him go,’ because when he’s running – even though (it’s) six-yard (or) five-yard carries, they take a toll on the defense.”

Hunt remains the starter while Isiah Pacheco recovers from his fractured fibula, but Mahomes believes the two running backs will work well together.

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Kareem Hunt scores game-winning touchdown in overtime

Kareem Hunt scored a game-winning touchdown to lift the #Chiefs to victory over the #Buccaneers in overtime on “Monday Night Football.”

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced their regular season record to 8-0 by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Super Bowl LV rematch on “Monday Night Football.”

Though Kansas City’s performance was defined by the efforts of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who combined for two touchdowns in the primetime matchup, it was running back Kareem Hunt who made the game-winning play in overtime.

Mahomes marched the Chiefs’ offense downfield after Kansas City won the overtime coin toss, and when Hunt was handed the ball near the end zone, he wasted no time dealing the final blow to the Buccaneers.

Check out this video of Hunt’s game-winning touchdown, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

 

Hunt rushed for 106 yards on 27 attempts against Tampa Bay and was among Kansas City’s most impactful contributors.

Stay tuned to see if Hunt can replicate this outstanding performance in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos.

Will Kareem Hunt play vs. Buccaneers? Injury updates for Chiefs RB

Check out the latest injury update for #Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt ahead of Kansas City’s matchup against the Tampa Bay #Buccaneers.

Running back Kareem Hunt has been on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report for the past two weeks.

This didn’t stop him from scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City’s last game, and Hunt managed to participate in all of the Chiefs’ practices ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football.”

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt was listed with a quad injury this week, and was limited in practice on Thursday but was upgraded to full participation on Friday and Saturday.

He is expected to play against Tampa Bay on Monday night.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt is expected to play against the Buccaneers and doesn’t seem like he will miss time due to his quad injury. It is unclear how the injury will affect his availability moving forward but, for now, he is healthy enough to play.

Chiefs RB depth chart

If Hunt needs to leave Monday night’s game, his backup is veteran rusher Samaje Perine. The third-string running back is rookie Carson Steele who impressed Chiefs fans in the preseason.

Kareem Hunt on return to Chiefs: ‘It’s good to be back’

See what #Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt had to say to veteran NFL reporter Darren Smith after Kansas City’s Week 8 victory over the #Raiders.

The Kansas City Chiefs earned their seventh win of the regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8, and veteran running back Kareem Hunt was a key part of the defending Super Bowl champions’ offensive attack.

Hunt, who is back in Kansas City after a five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns, has emerged as the Chiefs’ leading rusher through seven games, and scored a touchdown against the Raiders.

After Kansas City’s win over Las Vegas, veteran NFL reporter Darren Smith spoke to Hunt in the Chiefs’ locker room at Allegiant Stadium to get his thoughts on returning to the team that drafted him.

Check out Hunt’s full postgame interview with Smith, which was posted to Twitter this week:

Expect Hunt to have his number called early and often when Kansas City takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arrowhead Stadium on “Monday Night Football” in Week 9.

Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt was named a captain vs. Raiders, earning respect from coaches

Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was named a captain vs. Las Vegas #Raiders, earning respect from coaches | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid appeared in front of the media on Monday for his weekly Zoom press conference. He discussed the decision to name Kareem Hunt an offensive captain for the Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

“You know, he (Kareem Hunt) was in that class with Patrick (Mahomes), and it’s almost like he kind of never left. I mean, that’s how I think the guys that have been here see that,” said Reid. “Then, the guys that haven’t been here have always heard about Kareem and the guys talking about him. I think that’s – he has that veteran leadership ability – runs tough and so he’s been welcomed back as if he hadn’t left. That’s why we felt comfortable doing that.”

Hunt has started the last few games for the Chiefs and has quickly emerged as a consistent offensive weapon. He has accumulated 308 yards rushing and four touchdowns in four games this season.

“Well, listen, he (Kareem Hunt) didn’t have training camp, so I look at it like it’s the third day of training camp,” said Reid. “He’ll start picking it up as we go here now. He’s had good work, and I think it will be even more productive going forward.”

Hunt should continue in the starting role as Isiah Pacheco continues his injury rehab and road to recovery.