Reviewing Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West

Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs in for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) misses the tackle during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs in for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) misses the tackle during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs in for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) misses the tackle during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs in for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) misses the tackle during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Whether Ware is better than West is perhaps a slightly mute point. While I still maintain that Ware does have the slight edge on him, although clearly West is much better in the passing game, having both available is a clear advantage to the Chiefs. Ware has a better running average on the ground, is much harder to bring down (although West has clearly improved in this area in recent weeks) and just from watching him play, looks like a more dangerous back. However, West’s prominence in receiving is a clear asset to this team, and both are crucial for this offense.

Andy Reid will need to continue to feed his two headed monster at running back if Kansas City wants to finally win that elusive play off game. West and Ware compliment each other well, and the continual rotation allows them to stay fresh throughout the 60 minutes. The performances of the two have been one of the highlights of the season (so far), and do pose a question over the future of Jamaal Charles (though that’s an article for another time).

They will both need to be on top form to beat the Texans next Saturday, but judging by their performances so far, Andy Reid can rely on the two wins to get the Chiefs their first playoff win in over 20 years.

So, what do you think, Addicts? Have you been impressed by the performances of West and Ware? Who do you think is the better player and are you happy with the continual rotation of the two, or would you rather Reid commit to one back? Thanks for reading and let us know in the comments. And as always… GO CHIEFS!!!