Buccaneers vs. Chiefs: Matchup analysis
By David Thomas
We have a who’s who in the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Justin Houston returns for his first game of the season.
Welcome to Week 11, folks. The Chiefs enter this week as tops in the AFC West. The Kansas City Chiefs are on a five-game winning streak and return home for a contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs have had an up-and-down season so far, but stand as the No. 2 team in the NFC South. But the big story this week no matter the outcome, will be the return of Justin Houston. Now for the matchup breakdown.
Tyreek Hill vs. The Buccaneers Secondary
Hill has continued to see his opportunities grow so far this season. Last week he logged 39 snaps on offense, and lead the team with 13 targets in the passing game the most for any receiver on the Chiefs since Week 2. This week Hill faces the 20th ranked pass defense according to Football Outsiders. In the secondary is first-round rookie Vernon Hargreaves III who has had a rough first half of the season ranking as the No. 111 cornerback overall by PFF.
Along with the fact that Jeremy Maclin missed Wednesday practice, and may be out for a second straight week. Tyreek Hill should be in line for a healthy dose of targets this week, and could top 100 yards for the first time this season.