Is Kareem Hunt playing tonight? Why Chiefs RB is off to quiet start in Week 6

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Kareem Hunt is one half of the ' running back duo, along with Isiah Pacheco.

It has been tough sledding for the Chiefs' rushing attack through five games, as Patrick Mahomes is the team's leading rusher.

Meanwhile, Hunt and Pacheco entered the Monday night game against the averaging 3.8 and 4.2 yards per carry, respectively, partly because of poor blocking upfront.

So far in Week 6, Hunt if off to a very quiet start. Here's a look at what's going on.

Is Kareem Hunt playing tonight?​

UPDATE: Hunt has finally garnered his first touches of the night on the Chiefs' second offensive series of the game.

END OF UPDATE

Yes, Hunt is active and in the lineup and he did see snaps on the Chiefs' first drive, but he didn't get any touches.

However, the Chiefs went heavy with Pacheco on the series, so Hunt didn't get many chances to touch the football. We'll see if that changes moving forward.

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