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NFL · Fantasy Football · published 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 · via NBC Sports (Rotoworld)

Chiefs' Khyiris Tonga seeing offensive snaps at rate close to Travis Hunter

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Kansas City nose tackle Khyiris Tonga has been used on offense nearly as often as Jacksonville's Travis Hunter, according to the report. Hunter has drawn widespread attention as a two-way player after winning the Heisman Trophy at Colorado and continuing that role in the NFL.

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The report compares Kansas City nose tackle Khyiris Tonga’s offensive snap rate with Jacksonville’s Travis Hunter, saying Tonga has been used on offense nearly as often. Hunter’s two-way role has drawn widespread attention after he won the Heisman Trophy at Colorado and continued that role in the NFL. Tonga is identified as a nose tackle, making the comparison a notable item for fans tracking unusual player usage.

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This comparison could draw more attention to how NFL teams deploy defensive players on offense, affecting fans, analysts, and fantasy football managers who track snap counts and roles. It may also increase interest in Travis Hunter’s two-way workload and in whether similar usage becomes more common. However, any broader impact would likely depend on whether such snaps continue and produce meaningful results.

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