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Kansas City Chiefs: Reflections on an ugly win

By Lyle Graversen

Nov 13, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Kansas City Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos (5) celebrates with long snapper James Winchester (41) after kicking the game winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 20-17 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Kansas City Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos (5) celebrates with long snapper James Winchester (41) after kicking the game winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 20-17 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford (55) is introduced prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford (55) is introduced prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

* Dee Ford is just flat out great. The guy has literally gone from first round bust to one of the best defensive players in the NFL in one season. I’m not being overdramatic here either. He was a mediocre rotational pass rusher last season and now he’s dominating week in and week out. He’s become a force against the run. He’s beating offensive tackles twice his size with both speed and power (which most of us never thought we’d see).

It’s been so fun to watch. As I type this Ford is tied for the NFL lead in sacks with ten and he had another nullified by a penalty against Carolina that would have given him the outright lead. If Justin Houston is even remotely close to as healthy as he claims to be when he returns to the field the Chiefs could instantly have the best pass rush duo in the NFL.

* The defense and coordinator Bob Sutton continue to deserve all the praise in the world. They won that game for the Chiefs. Eric Berry went complete beast mode on that interception return for a touchdown and Marcus Peters came up with a game winning big play after getting picked on for most of the day. The Chiefs had one of their best days stopping the run despite being without two thirds of their starting defensive line.

They also continue to survive despite being ravaged by injuries at the cornerback position. Kenneth Acker was forced to play a ton of snaps on Sunday and yet the defense just continues to get the job done. If this unit gets healthy for the playoffs this could be one of those special units that carries the rest of the team on its back.

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