Despite their crushing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, the Kansas City Chiefs are still one of the best teams in the NFL.
During the weeks after the Chiefs’ championship defeat, the experts at Pro Football Focus compiled a list of the top 101 players in the league, based on grades earned during the regular season and playoffs.
Though a number of Kansas City’s players fell just short of earning a spot on the prestigious list, five Chiefs stood apart from their peers, and made the cut.
PFF’s grades are largely based on individual play and are not always indicative of team success. However, those players who performed well enough to make the list are unquestionably among the NFL’s biggest stars, and are sure to be key contributors to their respective teams next season.
Take a look at the five Chiefs who made the cut to be included in PFF’s list of the top 101 players from 2024:
Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) is introduced prior to an AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) is introduced against the Las Vegas Raiders prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to get the crowd going during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
October 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey (52) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
