The Kansas City Chiefs will play just their second home game so far this season as they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football.
The Chiefs will look to get to 5-0 for the third straight season, a tremendous feat. They have had many different players on both sides of the ball who have contributed to their undefeated season. Here are two to keep an eye on this Sunday night.
TE Travis Kelce
The Colts have surrendered the third-most receptions and the fifth-most receiving yards to tight ends this season. They struggled against Kelce in last season’s AFC Divisional playoff game, as he caught seven passes for 108 yards. Kelce leads all tight ends in receiving yards and is outpacing his historical 2018 season.
With receiver Tyreek Hill possibly returning for this game, things could open up even more for Kelce. While multiple receivers have stepped up during Hill’s absence, Kelce has by far been quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ most reliable target.
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CB Bashaud Breeland
Breeland is quietly off to a good start this season and has been the Chiefs’ best cornerback. He is a physical player who doesn’t shy away from tackling and he is also very good in coverage, recording multiple pass breakups and snagging an interception through the first four games.
Breeland made perhaps the most-heads up play of the season last week, scooping up a fumble and returning it 100 yards for a touchdown. Every other player was standing around thinking the play was dead, but Breeland had the awareness to make this play happen.
The Chiefs need Breeland to continue to play well given how poorly the rest of the secondary has played so far. He may find himself matched up with receiver T.Y. Hilton on Sunday night, who is one of the best speed threats and well-rounded receivers in the NFL.
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