Will Kareem Hunt play in Week 4? Latest on Chiefs RB for Fantasy Football

Kareem Hunt signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad after key running back Isiah Pacheco was placed on the injured reserve list with a fractured fibula. Pacheco is expected to miss at least six weeks following surgery.

According to reports, Hunt has been elevated to the active roster ahead of the Chiefs' Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Let's take a look at whether the 2017 NFL rushing yards leader will feature in coach Andy Reid's offense in Week 4.

Will Kareem Hunt play in Week 4?

While Andy Reid has yet to reveal his plans, Kareem Hunt could play in Week 4. The Kansas City Chiefs are known for being creative offensively, and Hunt could offer something unique to the system.

At the moment, Carson Steele is the RB1 on the depth chart, with Samaje Perine as RB2 and Hunt slotting in behind him. Steele was the relief running back when Isiah Pacheco was fit, so he'll likely get the bulk of touches in the backfield. So far this season, Perine has been used as a pass catcher, so he'll likely keep working in that capacity.

Thus, new active squad member Hunt might get a couple of touches in Week 4. He was a reliable backup RB last year with the Cleveland Browns, amassing a stat line of 411 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns in 15 games. He should slot in seamlessly into Andy Reid's system.

What can you expect from Kareem Hunt and the Chiefs in Week 4?

Expect Kareem Hunt to potentially make his season debut against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. He might not get the lion's share of carries, but there's a world in which Hunt can be the x-factor in replacing Isiah Pacheco for the time being.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 4 fresh off a hard-fought victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs with 217 yards and two touchdowns. His TD throws were caught by Rashee Rice and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Kicker Harrison Butker made three field goals to beef up the scoreline.

The Chiefs are up against a Los Angeles Chargers fresh off their first loss of the Jim Harbaugh era. The Chargers were outdone 20-10 by a resurgent Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Andy Reid and Co. must bring their A-game against a well-coached Chargers team on Sunday.