4. Kareem Hunt vs. the Chargers
Think back to Kareem Hunt’s debut last year. Remember the 247 yards from scrimmage? What a whirlwind rookie year for the Chiefs’ now-premiere back. With a new QB in second-year man Patrick Mahomes and a new offensive coordinator, can Hunt find that same magic in 2018?
It’s hard not to think he does, and Sunday’s opener against the Chargers is built to be a slugfest. Two high-powered offenses primed to score. The Chargers boast a fearsome foursome on the front line, but Hunt’s versatility out of the backfield, as well as his ability to work within gaps, makes him a tough cover for the best defensive lines.
Kamara was the star that shone brightest last season but Hunt never slouched, posting 455 receiving yards to go with his casual 1,327 rushing yards. The Chargers gave up 100-plus yards to running backs 10 times in 2017. Hunt is a must start and has a great matchup, especially if Mahomes starts to air it out and the score starts piling up.