SPECIALISTS
Throughout the Chiefs' recent run of success, one underrated aspect has been the consistency of their special teams.
Harrison Butker, in my opinion, is the best kicker in football. He has made countless clutch kicks in playoff games, including several at the end of regulation to force overtime or win the game. Remarkably, Butker has scored the most playoff points since 2014 with 158, despite entering the NFL in 2017. Travis Kelce is second with 114 points. As long as Butker is healthy, the Chiefs will have a strong kicking game.
Next up is Matt Araiza. Coming out of San Diego State in 2022, Araiza was considered one of the best punting prospects in a long time. Nicknamed the "Punt God," he won the Ray Guy Award in 2021 as the top punter in college football, setting a record for the best average yards per punt at 51.19. Though Tommy Townsend is a tough loss, Araiza isn't necessarily a downgrade. If he reaches his potential, he can be one of the best punters in the NFL.
Let's not forget about James Winchester. Despite being a long snapper, he is the second longest-tenured player on the Chiefs, trailing only Travis Kelce. Winchester has been a steady presence for nearly a decade, and Kansas City seldom struggles with bad snaps on special teams because of him.