Is Kareem Hunt playing tonight? Latest on Chiefs RB's status for Week 3 SNF clash vs Falcons

Kareem Hunt is back with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs signed the veteran running back after starting running back Isiah Pacheco suffered a broken fibula. Hunt joins the Chiefs after spending the last five seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Let's take a look at whether the 2017 NFL rushing yards leader will feature against the Atlanta Falcons in tonight's game.

Is Kareem Hunt playing tonight?

No, Kareem Hunt is not playing tonight for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the news on the Friday before the game to reporters:

"We will see how it goes next week and see where he is at. He got a lot of reps this week with a scout team, so that was good for him to get in there and run around and get back into the football part.

"He did okay. He is in shape now. He's got to have an opportunity to play a game somewhere. But he came in in good shape, so that is a positive.''

Rather than rush Kareem Hunt into the thick of the action, the Chiefs will utilize a running back committee of Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, and Keaontay Ingram.

How to watch Chiefs vs. Falcons

The 2-0 Chiefs will travel to Atlanta to face the 1-1 Falcons. The Chiefs are fresh off a close victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, while the Falcons secured their first win of the season over NFC giants the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here's how to watch:

• Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 8:20 pm ET
• TV: NBC
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Kansas City has started the 2024 season as they ended the 2023 season. They've recorded wins over potential postseason rivals in the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. Their next test is against the Atlanta Falcons away from home.

The Atlanta Falcons have a 1-1 record to start the Kirk Cousins era. The franchise is still looking for the perfect formula to utilize the talents of the perennial Pro Bowler and an exciting crop of pass catchers. It will be interesting to see how they perform against the two-time reigning Super Bowl champions in tonight's game.