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Chiefs Announce Decision Before Bills Game
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The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Week 9.
So far this season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been throwing the football vertically much more than in past years.
Mahomes is second in the NFL in passing with 2,099 yards and tied for first in passing touchdowns with 17.
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As for the Chiefs' run game, it has been by committee. Isiah Pacheco , Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith have all seen action.
Pacheco has led the way with 329 yards but suffered a knee injury in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders . He's considered week-to-week and ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
With Pacheco out, the Chiefs decided to make Hunt the starting running back over Smith.
Hunt has the experience advantage over Smith. Hunt is in his ninth season in the NFL after Kansas City drafted him in 2017.
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He played two seasons for the Chiefs in 2017 and 2018, then played five with the Cleveland Browns before returning to Kansas City last season.
In 2025, Hunt has rushed 62 times for 245 yards and four touchdowns.
The Kansas City Chiefs set Kareem Hunt rushes during a game against the Buffalo Bills.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Smith, on the other hand, is a rookie the team drafted in the seventh round in April. He has rushed 25 times for 75 yards and no scores.
Kickoff between the Chiefs and the Bills in Buffalo is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
