'24 Preview: Kansas City Chiefs

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Aug 26, 2024

Volume XXIV Edition LI | 2024 Preview: Kansas City Chiefs

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AFC WEST || 2023 Record: 11-6 || AAF Preseason Power Ranking: 1

Team Brass

Owner: Clark Hunt || General Manager: Brett Veach || Head Coach: Andy Reid || Offensive Coordinator: Matt Nagy || Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sapgnuolo || Special Teams: Dave Toub

2024 NFLPA Report Card || Overall Ranking (31 of 32)

Offense Rankings

Total Offense: 351.3 (T-9th) || Passing: 246.4 (T-5th) || Rushing: 104.9 (19th) || Points: 21.8 (15th) || Sacked: 28 (2nd) || 3rd Down: 43.6% (6th)

Defense Rankings

Total Defense: 289.8 (2nd) || Passing: 176.5 (4th) || Rushing: 113.2 (T-17th) || Points Allowed: 17.3 (2nd) || Sacks: 57 (2nd) || Turnover Differential: -11 (T-28th)

Top 10 Franchise Players

QB Patrick Mahomes (photo credit: NFL)
TE Travis Kelce
DT Chris Jones
DE George Karlaftis
S Justin Reed
WR Rashee Rice
RB Isiah Pacheco
OG Joe Thuney
LB Nick Bolton
C Creed Humphrey

Key Additions

QB Carson Wentz (Rams) || WR Marquise Brown (Cardinals) || TE Irv Smith Jr (Bengals) || P Matt Araiza (Bills)

Key Losses

QB Blaine Gabbert || RB Jerick McCinnon || WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Bills) || OT Donovan Smith || OG Nick Allegretti (Commanders) || LB Willie Gay (Saints) || CB L’Jarius Snead (Titans) || S Mike Edwards (Bills)

Breakout Players

OT Wanya Morris - The heat is on Morris, after a bumpy first year. The Chiefs went back to the draft to add some competition with the selection of Kingsley Suamataia in the second round.

LB Leo Chenal - An unsung hero of the Chiefs defense, Chenal came up clutch with big plays in the Super Bowl, something he did during the regular season as well. He has totaled 100 tackles through his first two seasons, a number he could double as a full-time starter in ‘23.

CB Jaylen Watson - It was a tough year for Watson who battled through a torn labrum injury for most of the season and underwent surgery during the offseason. With L'Jarius Sneed jettisoned to Tennessee, Watson will be expected to step into the spotlight and embrace a more prominent role on defense.

2024 NFL Draft Class

With all the hoopla surrounding Rashee Rice, the trade maneuver with conference-rival Buffalo to move up and select speedster Xavier Worthy was a brilliant move. Anyone up for some pitch and catch? The Chiefs have done well developing offensive linemen and Kingsley Suamataia is a project who possesses great athleticism. Look for Jared Wiley to be an excellent addition in 12 and 13 personnel. Initial Overall Rookie Assessment: Medium Level Impact