2014 NFL Season Previews- Kansas City Chiefs

Last Season: 11-5, 2^nd AFC West

Playoffs: Lost to IND in AFC Wild Card Playoff

 

Key Returning Players: QB Alex Smith, RB Jamaal Charles, WR Dwayne Bowe, DE Tamba Hali

 

Key Newcomer: QB Aaron Murray

 

Key Games on Schedule: at Denver (Week 2), vs. New England (Week 4), at San Francisco (Week 5), vs. Seattle (Week 11), vs. Denver (Week 13)

 

The Chiefs come into the 2014 season after a heartbreaking loss to Indianapolis in last year’s wild card round after holding a 28-point lead in the game. Quarterback Alex Smith and running back Jamaal Charles lead the offensive charge that improved dynamically during the regular season. Kansas City’s defense, on the other hand, started out strong in 2013, but it declined after numerous injuries, including a season-ending injury to linebacker Josh Houston. Defensive end Tamba Hali returns for KC to lead the defense.

 

Regular Season Record Prediction: 11-5, 2^nd AFC West

Kansas City Playoff Prediction: Loss in AFC Divisional Round