Who Should I Start? Julius Chestnut or Jarquez Hunter


Week 1 Projections

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TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
0.2 1.1 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.0

Julius Chestnut News

Titans Re-Sign Running Back Julius Chestnut to One-Year Deal

Tuesday, March 17, 12:38 PM

The Tennessee Titans re-signed running back Julius Chestnut to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Chestnut will return for his fifth year in Nashville after he went undrafted out of Sacred Heart. In his four years in the NFL with the Titans, the 25-year-old has operated as a backup, carrying the ball only 42 times for 154 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and no rushing touchdowns in 43 games (zero starts). He's added five catches on eight targets for 52 yards as a pass-catcher. With the Titans' backfield largely unchained going into next season, Chestnut will most likely operate primarily in a special-teams role, leaving him mostly unattractive in all fantasy football formats. He was active in all 17 games in 2025, but he saw just 11 rushing attempts for 40 yards. He's currently the RB4 on Tennessee's depth chart behind Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, and Kalel Mullings.


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
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Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
1.0 6.1 0.0 0.1 0.7 0.0

Jarquez Hunter News

Dolphins Acquire Running Back Jarquez Hunter From Rams

Thursday, August 27, 11:09 AM

The Miami Dolphins are acquiring running back Jarquez Hunter from the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in exchange for wide receiver Tutu Atwell, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hunter was selected 117th overall in the fourth round in the 2025 NFL draft by the Rams out of Auburn, but he did not see any usage on offense during his first year in the league. The 23-year-old also saw limited action on special teams. Hunter showed good burst and speed out of the backfield in college, but he has never been much of an asset on passing downs, which will limit his long-term upside with his move to South Beach. In Miami, he will not have much of a clearer path to touches in 2026, as he'll likely be the Dolphins' No. 4 option behind starter De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Ollie Gordon II (ribs). Hunter will now have to learn a new offense with time running out before the start of the regular season. At best, he is a dynasty/keeper stash for RB depth. Hunter can be ignored in single-year fantasy leagues.


Julius Chestnut vs. Jarquez Hunter

Still trying to decide between Chestnut and Hunter? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Julius Chestnut is projected to score 0.2 points this week while Jarquez Hunter is projected to score 1.0 points.