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1 Reason Every NFL Team Shouldn’t Be Overlooked in 2025 | Bleacher Report
Kansas City Chiefs: Return of the Receiving Corps
The Chiefs haven’t been overlooked since the 2019 emergence of Patrick Mahomes coincided with the first of three Lombardi Trophies in six years, but their passing game wasn’t as fearsome in 2024 as it had been in seasons past.
Injuries to Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown kept Mahomes from reaching his full potential and may have ultimately cost the team a chance at becoming the first to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
However, Kansas City’s passing game should finish far higher than last year’s No. 14 ranking.
Ranking NFL team talent under 25: Texans, Seahawks lead list | ESPN
2024 ranking: 14
Blue-chip players: WR Xavier Worthy, CB Trent McDuffie
Notable graduated players: WR Rashee Rice, FS Bryan Cook
Kansas City’s talent under 25 generally comes in three categories: extremely valuable players, guys who didn’t make it but still might and this year’s draft picks.
The first group starts off with second-team All-Pro McDuffie, who played more on the outside last season after making the first All-Pro team as a slot corner in 2023. He’s still 24 but turns 25 on Sept. 13. Edge rusher George Karlaftis is also 24, and Worthy, who broke out in the second half of last season, is 22.
The second group begins with two failed left tackles. Last year’s second-round pick, Kingsley Suamataia, might move to guard in 2025, but he’s still just 22 years old and has plenty of time to improve. Wanya Morris, who started 11 games last season but will now be on the bench, is 24 years old.
The Chiefs are still waiting to get more out of 2023 first-round edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah, 23, who has just three sacks in two NFL seasons. And wide receiver Skyy Moore, who has played three NFL seasons, is 24.
The third group is highlighted by first-round left tackle Josh Simmons, who is 22 years old. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott is 23, and both third-round picks, edge Ashton Gillotte and cornerback Nohl Williams, are 22.
5 - Creed Humphrey
Kansas City Chiefs · C · +2500
Humphrey is all but a unanimous choice for the best center in the NFL today and Kansas City’s true offensive line cornerstone. After a year in which the starting five collectively struggled and eventually crumbled in the Super Bowl, plenty of attention will be on the Chiefs O-line in 2025. If the blocking unit bounces back, Humphrey is going to receive plenty of praise for it, even if he’s been the same dependable...
