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Kansas City Chiefs difference makers: The thrill ride

By Lucas Hampton

Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the ball as referee Walt Anderson (left) follows during the first half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the ball as referee Walt Anderson (left) follows during the first half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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We got to see tons of talent on display this season, let’s take a look at who made the biggest impact for the Kansas City Chiefs as we get hyped for the playoff game in two weeks!

Boy, what a season right? From barely eking it out too many times for my heart to handle, to thrashing whomever dared to step in front of us on the playing field, this season for the Kansas City Chiefs has been one heck of a thrill ride.  This list is not super in-depth or numbers heavy, but is packed to the ceiling with talent!

Let’s start with our good old boy under center, Alex Smith. This man worked his butt off with what he was given in terms of play calling. The gripes with Andy Reid and his hot and cold play choices come into play here. Smith tried his best when he was not given very much on his plays. It was visible in the last quarter of the season, things turned a corner with the play calling and Alex was able to get out of his own way. He does his best in an offense where he throws the ball as fast as possible and does not think about it.

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

The Kansas City Chiefs have serious speed…

Tyreek Hill. The untouchable speedster has been such a boon to this offense. When his name lit up on the draft boards, there were many in Chiefs Kingdom who, rightfully so, were upset given Hill’s past with domestic violence. Tyreek has expressed his regret and wish to change. He sought the help that he needed to meet that goal and it has not come back to haunt him.

His on-field production seems to show that nothing holds him back from his goals. Hill finished with a truly impressive set of stats including 61 catches for 593 yards and six touchdowns.

Hill also rushed the ball 24 times for 267 yards and three touchdowns. But he is not done yet! In punt returns, Hill averaged 15.2 yards per return. His longest being a 95-yard game-breaker that went for a touchdown. He had a total of two punts returned for scores. There’s still more! This man averaged 27.4 yards per kick return and even had one taken to the house!

I will never forget the second time we faced the Broncos, and Tyreek Hill on the jet sweep just blew right through the waiting arms of Von Miller. Poor Miller could hardly process what had happened before Hill seemingly teleported into the end zone. Between Jarrod Dyson and Hill, KC knows what speed do!

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