AFC West: 5 reasons Chiefs will win division

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Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jamaal Charles and Spencer Ware

This is the best backfield combination in the NFL. Charles showed that he was back in name and deed on Sunday, scoring his first touchdown since tearing his ACL last season. It wasn’t the amount of yardage (33 rushing yards) but the way he ran and cut. Charles was fast, elusive and tough in between the tackles.

Then there is Ware, who continues to make a case as a top-five back in the NFL. Ware was unstoppable on Sunday against the Raiders, getting 24 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. Ware also caught two passes for 32 yards, continuing to showcase his versatility.

At this point, there is no reason for Andy Reid to go away from this duo. Both Ware and Charles are capable of completely destroying a game. When they are both going at the same time, it’s almost comical how good they can be.

As the weather continues to worsen, the run game becomes more valuable. Kansas City needs to be smart and utilize both backs until the opponent says uncle. Of course, the rub here is that the Chiefs can’t afford to fall behind in the way they did against the Pittsburgh Steelers and to a lesser extent, the Houston Texans.

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