The Kansas City Chiefs face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. Here you’ll find the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineup this week and going forward, especially when it comes to RB Kareem Hunt.

Will Kareem Hunt play in Week 17?

Hunt is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks he is on track to play at Christmas.

We will continue to monitor the Chiefs injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.

Should you start or take Kareem Hunt in Week 17?

Hunt converted a two-yard carry into a touchdown last week and continues to work in a complementary role alongside Isiah Pacheco. I think it’s pessimistic that he’ll continue in that role in the postseason, but right now this is a full-blown committee situation in a brutal matchup.

Hunt has taken on a role that sees him handle 9-12 touches per week – he’s Tyler Allgeier, but in a more stable offense. I’m looking for other options, but if you’re running out of options, I’d rather go in that direction than a Keon Coleman-ranked receiver.

Looking for starting/sitting tips for other players in your lineup? Read our cheat sheet of Week 17 fantasy starting sit advice for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.

Kareem Hunt’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17

As of Thursday, Hunt is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 10.3 rushing attempts for 39.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. It also includes 1.5 receptions for 10.6 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer this week for the latest predictions and advice for your lineups.

PFN insight into the Steelers defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers posted their third-worst Defense+ grade of the season (72.1, C-) in their Week 16 loss to the Ravens. Baltimore averaged 6.7 yards per game, the highest output of any offense against Pittsburgh’s defense all season.

The Steelers’ pass defense had one of its worst games of the season, which is perhaps unsurprising given the injuries in the secondary. They also had the second-lowest success rate in pass defense this year (44%) and the third-lowest EPA per dropback average (-0.25). This was despite the Ravens only completing one pass and gaining more than 20 yards in Week 16.

On the bright side, the pass rush looked like a true classic, producing a season-high 50% with no blitz pressure. Pittsburgh ranks 11th in this category, about the same place as last season (12th). The difference is that they still rank 17th in layoff rate, which would be their lowest ranking since 2014.

For more insight into all other team defenses, check out our PFN Defense+ Metric Analysis.

Kareem Hunt’s fantasy rankings

Below are our weekly consensus PPR rankings – both position-wise and overall. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 25th at 3:45 a.m. ET. If you play in a Superflex league, be sure to check out our weekly consensus Superflex rankings.

Week 17 RB PPR rankings

1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. DAL)
2) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET (at SF)
3) Derrick Henry | BAL (at HOU)
4) Bijan Robinson | ATL (at WAS)
5) Josh Jacobs | GB (at MIN)
6) De’Von Achane | MIA (at CLE)
7) Jonathan Taylor | IND (at NYG)
8) Chase Brown | CIN (vs. DEN)
9) Kyren Williams | LAR (vs. ARI)
10) James Conner | ARI (at LAR)
11) Bucky Irving | TB (compared to CAR)
12) Chuba Hubbard | CAR (at TB)
13) James Cook | BUF (vs NYJ)
14) Breece Hall | NYJ (at BUF)
15) Joe Mixon | HOU (vs. BAL)
16) Aaron Jones | MIN (compared to GB)
17) Jerome Ford | CLE (vs MIA)
18) Tony Pollard | TEN (at JAX)
19) Brian Robinson Jr. | WHAT (vs. ATL)
20) D’Andre Swift | CHI (vs. SEA)
21) Rico Dowdle | DAL (at PHI)
22) Isaac Guerendo | SF (vs. DET)
23) Rhamondre Stevenson | NE (vs LAC)
24) Rachaad White | TB (compared to CAR)
25) Tyrone Tracy Jr. | NYG (vs IND)
26) Zach Charbonnet | SEA (at CHI)
27) Alexander Mattison | LV (at NE)
28) Isiah Pacheco | KC (at PIT)
29) Tyjae Spears | TEN (at JAX)
30) Kendre Miller | NO (compared to LV)
31) Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX (vs. TEN)
32) Jaylen Warren | PIT (against KC)
33) Javonte Williams | DEN (at CIN)
34) Justice Hill | BAL (at HOU)
35) Najee Harris | PIT (against KC)
36) Gus Edwards | LAC (at NE)
37) Tank Bigsby | JAX (vs. TEN)
38) Ameer Abdullah | LV (at NE)
39) Kareem Hunt | KC (at PIT)
40) Devin Singletary | NYG (vs IND)
41) Tyler Allgeier | ATL (at WAS)
42) Kimani Vidal | LAC (at NE)
43) Audric Estimé | DEN (at CIN)
44) Raheem Mostert | MIA (at CLE)
45) Ray Davis | BUF (vs NYJ)
46) Antonio Gibson | NE (vs LAC)
47) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. DAL)
48) Craig Reynolds | DET (at SF)
49) Cam Akers | MIN (compared to GB)
50) Ty Johnson | BUF (vs NYJ)
51) Blake Corum | LAR (vs. ARI)
52) Patrick Taylor Jr. | SF (vs. DET)
53) Roshon Johnson | CHI (vs. SEA)
54) Braelon Allen | NYJ (at BUF)
55) Jeremy McNichols | WHAT (vs. ATL)
56) Jaleel McLaughlin | DEN (at CIN)
57) Isaiah Davis | NYJ (at BUF)
58) D’Onta Foreman | CLE (vs MIA)
59) Cordarrelle Patterson | PIT (against KC)
60) Jamaal Williams | NO (compared to LV)
61) Emanuel Wilson | GB (at MIN)
62) DeeJay Dallas | ARI (at LAR)
63) Keaton Mitchell | BAL (at HOU)
64) Chris Brooks | GB (at MIN)
65) Pierre Strong Jr. | CLE (vs MIA)
66) Ke’Shawn Vaughn | SF (vs. DET)
67) Trey Benson | ARI (at LAR)
68) Kenneth Walker III | SEA (at CHI)
69) Michael Carter | ARI (at LAR)
70) Sean Tucker | TB (compared to CAR)
71) Samaje Perine | KC (at PIT)
72) Israel Abanikanda | SF (vs. DET)
73) Ezekiel Elliott | DAL (at PHI)
74) Khalil Herbert | CIN (vs. DEN)
75) Dare Ogunbowale | HOU (vs BAL)
76) Jaylen Wright | MIA (at CLE)
77) Kyle Juszczyk | SF (vs. DET)
78) Trey Sermon | IND (at NYG)
79) Mike Boone | CAR (at TB)
80) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WHAT (vs. ATL)
81) Dameon Pierce | HOU (vs. BAL)
82) Sione Vaki | DET (at SF)
83) Hunter Lüpke | DAL (at PHI)
84) Alec Ingold | MIA (at CLE)
85) Tyler Goodson | IND (at NYG)

Bosses at Steelers Trends and Insights

Kansas City Chiefs

Team: The Chiefs are one of 32 teams in the NFL (3.1%) to account for 13.3% of the five-game winning streaks since the start of 2022.

QB: Patrick Mahomes recorded the longest touchdown run of his career (15 yards) on Saturday and now has a carry of more than 10 yards in three straight games for the first time in the regular season since Weeks 1-4 last year.

Attack: Saturday marked the third time this season that they averaged 3+ points per drive (there were also three such games last regular season).

Defense: Kansas City has allowed fewer than 20 points in four straight games, its third-longest streak since 2016.

Fantasy: Things have been tough for Isiah Pacheco lately, but it hasn’t all been his fault – 0.44 yards per carry before contact in his last three games.

Betting: Since 2022, the Unders are 8-1 when the Chiefs play on short rest.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Team: From Week 9 of 2022 to Week 2 of this season, the Steelers had a losing streak – they’ve had two since then.

QB: George Pickens missed three straight games, and in those contests Russell Wilson was 10 of 26 with a touchdown and an interception when pressured (two games earlier: 14 of 24 with three pointers and zero picks).

Attack: Pittsburgh has turned the ball over in 7.2% of its home games this season (away: 9.1%).

Defense: The Steelers have allowed 7.7 yards per pass since Week 12 (Weeks 1-11: 6.9). They are 8-0 this season when allowing fewer than 29 yards per drive (2-5 otherwise).

Fantasy: Najee Harris has yet to reach 45 rushing yards in a loss this season and has just seven receiving yards (two scores) in his last three games.

Betting: Since 2005, the Steelers are 8-1 ATS (9-0 overall with a +130 point differential) in a short week in Week 15 or later.