The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 by seven points, though the highly anticipated game between two of the AFC’s top teams seemed closer than the final score might imply.
A one-touchdown margin of victory was too close for comfort for many of Kansas City’s fans, who were on the edge of their seats until Tua Tagovailoa’s fourth quarter fumble with just seconds in regulation sealed the victory for the Chiefs.
Though this win was crucial for Kansas City’s hopes of earning the AFC’s top playoff seed in January, the Chiefs left meat on the bone in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday.
Willie Gay Jr., Mecole Hardman, and Trent McDuffie led the way for the team in PFF’s Week 9 grades, but several of their teammates received lower marks that could raise alarm bells for Kansas City’s coaching staff.
Check out some of the Chiefs’ lowest grades from Week 9 below:
1. DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah 29.7
Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
2. DB Mike Edwards 29.8
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (21) tosses the ball back to safety Bryan Cook (6) against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
3. LB Drue Tranquill 39.0
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) celebrates after a play against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
4. DL George Karlaftis 47.9
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) warms up prior to an NFL football game agaisnt the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
5. DL Derrick Nnadi 48.5
Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) walks the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
6. TE Travis Kelce 48.6
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce greets fans during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
7. DB L'Jarius Sneed 49.0
Jan 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) takes the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
