The KC Chiefs needed Kareem Hunt to help them seal Saturday's playoff win over the Texans, and the veteran RB stepped up to keep his storybook ending alive.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after running in a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

Nagy’s mind flashed back to Hunt’s rookie year, when he hit the open field and scored on a 69-yard run against the San Diego Chargers. That was despite the coaching staff wanting him to fall down before the end zone so the team could run out the clock.

The Chiefs will need Hunt and Pacheco to perform at their peak level Saturday in a rematch against the Houston Texans in the AFC’s divisional round for the offense to be at its most potent. After their break, Hunt and Pacheco are expected to be as rested and healthy as they’ve been since they became a duo in late November.

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt sits in front of his locker, smiling and laughing through the final grind of a demanding season.

I'm going to make the most of the opportunity'

T here were so many different moments of uncertainty this season for the Kansas City Chiefs—not unknown in that we didn't know if they would make the playoffs or not, but unknow

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt increases his team's lead and scores the game's first touchdown with a 1-yard run against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game.