Chiefs’ secondary faces test Sunday

The Chiefs’ secondary has been the barometer of the team through the first part the season. It will be challenged again on Sunday against future Hall of Famer Drew Brees.

The Saints rank first in passing (335.4 yards per game), and have one of the best young receivers in the game, Brandin Cooks. Although Cooks is New Orleans’ most talented receiver, he may not be the Chiefs’ biggest problem Sunday afternoon.

Other perimeter options such as Willie Snead IV and rookie Michael Thomas may impact the game as much as Cooks because the lack of depth Kansas City has in its secondary.

According to Pro Football Focus, heading into Week 7 it is ranked 19th in the NFL.  Aside from Eric Berry and Marcus Peters, everybody else is a question mark.

Ron Parker can make clutch plays but is inconsistent. Phillip Gaines is best-suited to be the No. 2 corner but he still has problems with his surgically repaired knee. Steven Nelson is most effective in the slot and rookie D.J. White has talent but isn’t ready to take on as much responsibility as he’s had to the last few games.