Top 25 seasons by a running back ever: Which Kansas City Chiefs make the cut?

SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Running back Priest Holmes #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball during the game against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Running back Priest Holmes #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball during the game against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Running Backs, Priest Holmes
DENVER – SEPTEMBER 26: Priest Holmes #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during the game with the Denver Broncos on September 26, 2005 at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos won 30-10. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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For those who are interested, here is a list of the players ranked from 26th through 50th:

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As you can see, Chiefs’ running backs through the years have fared well when it comes to to all time seasons. If it weren’t for injuries and poor coaching for a long period of the franchise’s history, it’s likely we would have several more Chiefs’ running backs in the top 25.

That said, as fans we have been blessed to watch some of the greatest to ever play don the red-and-yellow adorned arrowhead. For that, we should all be grateful.

Stay tuned for a following piece where I’ll cover the top Chiefs’ quarterback seasons from each decade. Go Chiefs!

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