Going for a first in the 21st century: The Chiefs have not made playoffs in back-to-back years since 1994-95, when they had Joe Montana and Steve Bono at QB (the last two years of 6 consecutive playoff appearances).
Master of ball security: Since Alex Smith joined the Chiefs in 2013, only Aaron Rodgers has thrown an interception on a lower percentage of his passing attempts
Justin Houston out: The Chiefs ranked in the top six in the NFL in sacks in each of the last 3 seasons, but they will be without their leading pass rusher during that period - Justin Houston - who is still recovering from a torn ACL. In Houston's place will be Dee Ford, who had a career-high 3 sacks against San Diego last season.
Justin Houston out: The Chiefs ranked in the top six in the NFL in sacks in each of the last 3 seasons, but they will be without their leading pass rusher during that period - Justin Houston - who is still recovering from a torn ACL. In Houston's place will be Dee Ford, who had a career-high 3 sacks against San Diego last season.
Justin Houston out: The Chiefs ranked in the top six in the NFL in sacks in each of the last 3 seasons, but they will be without their leading pass rusher during that period - Justin Houston - who is still recovering from a torn ACL. In Houston's place will be Dee Ford, who had a career-high 3 sacks against San Diego last season.
Justin Houston out: The Chiefs ranked in the top six in the NFL in sacks in each of the last 3 seasons, but they will be without their leading pass rusher during that period - Justin Houston - who is still recovering from a torn ACL. In Houston's place will be Dee Ford, who had a career-high 3 sacks against San Diego last season.