Are Kareem Hunt and Travis Kelce hurt? Fans ask 'are they playing today?' after slow start vs Texans

RB Kareem Hunt and TE Travis Kelce had a slow start, with neither recording a touch or target through the first two drives.

Published on: Dec 8, 2025, 08:03:31 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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The Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Houston Texans in Sunday Night Football's Week 14 matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after scoring as teammate Travis Kelce (87) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Orchard Park. N.Y. (AP)

RB Kareem Hunt and TE Travis Kelce had a slow start, with neither recording a touch or target through the first two drives.

Their quiet performance sparked concern among fans on social media, with posts asking, “Is Kareem Hunt playing today?” and “Why isn’t Kelce getting the ball?”

Both players are active and healthy. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed before the game that neither veteran has an injury designation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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