Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after running in a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

In the last three of these starts, running back Kareem Hunt has had more snaps than the starter. It’s clear that the team has come to depend on Hunt in key situations — and these have outnumbered Pacheco’s opportunities.

The KC Chiefs needed Kareem Hunt to help them seal Saturday's playoff win over the Texans, and the veteran RB stepped up to keep his storybook ending alive.

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As the Kansas City Chiefs get ready to face the Houston Texans in the NFL Divisional Round on Saturday, let’s take a closer look at the running back tandem of Kareem Hunter and Isiah Pacheco. Together, the pair played a major role in helping the Chiefs (15-2) capture the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage.

The Chiefs will need Hunt and Pacheco to perform at their peak level Saturday in a rematch against the Houston Texans in the AFC’s divisional round for the offense to be at its most potent. After their break, Hunt and Pacheco are expected to be as rested and healthy as they’ve been since they became a duo in late November.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt increases his team's lead and scores the game's first touchdown with a 1-yard run against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game.

Kareem Hunt ran for the first half’s lone touchdown to help the Kansas City Chief to a 13-6 lead at halftime over the Houston Texans in their AFC Divisional Round matchup.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt admits he had to work to not get too excited ahead of Saturday’s playoff game against the Houston Texans. It’s what seven years of waiting will do ...

While the Kansas City Chiefs did more than enough to secure a divisional round win over the Houston Texans ... throughout the season. Halfback Kareem Hunt may have toted the ball just eight ...