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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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Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncosat Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncosat Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Next man up, find your new starters.

Now for the D-Line. When injuries struck again, the next man up really stepped up. Chris Jones, a rookie this season, showed up big time. Jones is going to become a defensive cornerstone for years to come. Move over Jaye Howard, it’s the Jones show now! Rakeem Nunez-Roches came up big, finding some hidden talent that we are all happy he discovered. My second favorite moment that the defensive line produced was when Chris Jones blasted by the Panthers’ offensive line, sacked Cam Newton, then gave the hand signal for “wait, wait, wait….” then he dabbed. Oh what a glorious dab.

My favorite D-Line moment was watching Dontari Poe line up against the Broncos, take the snap, rumble forward a few steps then take the jump shot for the score. The Bloated Tebow was a work of art. It felt so good to run up the score on Denver. Rub the salt in their wounds. The most satisfying trick play I have ever witnessed.

Big Red, the mastermind.

To wrap up, let us give a round of applause to Big Red. There are a few gripes with Andy Reid, his back and forth play calling is the biggest now. What cannot be discounted however, is in the tail end of this season when we needed the good offense the most, he delivered. Andy Reid also set himself among elite company, passing up Bill Parcells for 10th most wins among head coaches all time. Mark my words, if Andy Reid is to win a Superbowl and bring home that ring he deserves, it will be with the Chiefs.

The hype for this playoff game is real! Second seed in the lineup, top of the AFC West. What a time to be alive, Chiefs Kingdom. Let’s take this bye week to rest our nerves, recharge our voices, and be ready to come out loud and proud for our team when they take the field again. What were your favorite moments this season? Tweet at me. I want to know what you think! Thanks for reading, stay loud, and Go Chiefs!

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