Comparing KC Chiefs stars to Thanksgiving dishes

Tyreek Hill: Gravy

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Tyreek Hill can take a wobbly three-yard pass and turn it into 12 yards and a first down with a single kinetic burst. He demands respect from opposing defenses in such a way that his mere presence on the field frees up other receivers. Similarly, a ladle of gravy says to the whole family “It is ok. If the food is bad, just pour me over it.”

Tyreek Hill and gravy are the great erasers of team/meal shortcomings. Forget the gravy, and you are exposed. Its mere presence multiplies the effectiveness of neighboring foods, just as Hill does for his teammates.

Travis Kelce: Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are the “vibe” food of thanksgiving. Practically liquid, they can maintain any shape at any time, which means they belong no matter the occasion. Travis Kelce operates with a similar coolness; he gets open not by rigid study of defensive patterns, but by following his senses. Mashed potatoes, like Travis Kelce, are inherently adaptable. Let’s say you take a larger piece of turkey than anticipated. Well, right on cue, mashed potatoes can accommodate the limited space by easily shifting in any direction. “Cool Hand Kelce,” master of vibes, tight-end extraordinaire, finds great analogy alongside the mashed potato.