By MATT PIKE
After an outstanding performance in the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 comeback overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, running back Kareem Hunt has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Hunt carried the ball a career high 30 times in the win for 104 yards, scoring the touchdown that helped get the Chiefs within three points to tie the game and force overtime. This marks his second time winning the award, and the first time since Week 9 of the 2018 season for Hunt.
Pro Football Focus credited Hunt with seven forced missed tackles and 81 yards after contact in Sunday's game as the veteran tailback churned his legs for a season-high 10 rushing first downs. Only Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 11 first downs in Week 10, recorded a higher total in a single game this season.
Hunt currently leads the Chiefs in total touches (129), rushing yards (457) and scrimmage touchdowns (8) heading into Week 13, and now with a critical showdown against the Dallas Cowboys up next, Hunt and the rest of the Chiefs' offense will look to keep things rolling on Thanksgiving.
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