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Kareem Hunt Sets NFL Record with 246 Yards from Scrimmage in Debut

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Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Kareem Hunt lost a fumble on his first career carry in Thursday's season opener against the New England Patriots.

And then he became the best playmaker on the field.

Hunt finished with 148 rushing yards, 98 receiving yards and three total touchdowns—two of which came through the air. Graham Barfield of Fantasy Guru noted Hunt's 246 yards from scrimmage set an all-time NFL record for a rookie debut in Week 1.

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