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Sam Hays

Sam Hays studies at Wichita State University in Kansas and contributes to Arrowhead Report on SI.com. Sam also collects data for Pro Football Focus. Follow Sam on Twitter @WichitaChiefSam.

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Nov 4, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball after a catch during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns: Preview and Prediction

Philip Rivers of the Indianapolis Colts (left) and Ryan Tannehill of the Tennessee Titans. Syndication: The Indianapolis Star. © Scott Horner/IndyStar photo illustration via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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Who Should the Chiefs Want to Play in the AFC Divisional Round?

Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) throws a pass on the run against Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) and defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Lose to Los Angeles Chargers 38-21

Sep 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Preview and Prediction

Dec 27, 2020; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Atlanta Falcons 17-14

Aug 17, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons: Preview and Prediction

Dec 20, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talk following the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat New Orleans Saints 32-29

Dec 13, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins with offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints: Preview and Prediction

Dec 13, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Miami Dolphins 33-27

Dec 24, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs against Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones (20) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins: Preview and Prediction

Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Denver Broncos 22-16

Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: Preview and Prediction

Nov 29, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for an open receiver against the New York Giants in the second half. The Buccaneers defeat the Giants, 25-23, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Tb
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Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Preview and Prediction

Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Las Vegas Raiders 35-31

Oct 11, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs the ball and is tackled by several Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders: Preview and Prediction

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) heads up field after a catch against Clemson Tigers safety Lannden Zanders (36) in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. College Football Playoff Ohio State Faces Clemson In Sugar Bowl
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Kansas City Chiefs 2021 Mock Draft: Midseason Edition

Nov 8, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Carolina Panthers, 33-31

Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the New York Jets during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Carolina Panthers: Preview and Prediction

Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) carries wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) off the field after he was injured while scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat New York Jets, 35-9

Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets: Preview and Prediction

Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates his score with tight end Travis Kelce (87) in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Denver Broncos, 43-16

Dec 15, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos: Preview and Prediction

Oct 19, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills

Nov 26, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Leonard Johnson (24) and linebacker Preston Brown (52) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills: Preview and Prediction

Oct 11, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is pressured by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Dec 1, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) signals on the line of scrimmage during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Preview and Prediction

Oct 5, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of a NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots

Dec 8, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots: Preview and Prediction

Sep 28, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a late second quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman (not shown) against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens

Dec 9, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens: Preview and Prediction

Sep 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 29, 2019; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) interacts with the crowd during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers Preview and Prediction

Sep 10, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Analytics Recap: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans

Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Houston Texans in the first half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans Preview and Prediction

Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) runs against Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) during the second half in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Darwin Thompson Should Make the Chiefs' 53-Man Roster

Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Frank Clark and Who Else? Looking at the Chiefs' EDGE Competition

Jan 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) and offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) and running back Damien Williams (26) celebrate with fans after Bell s touchdown during the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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The Career Evolution of Eric Fisher

Feb 29, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr (LB17) goes through a workout drill during the 2020 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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Willie Gay Jr. is Already the Chiefs' Best Linebacker

Jan 1, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries the ball against the UCF Knights during the first half of the 2019 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chiefs' Best Use for Rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Pass More!

Oct 17, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) and center Austin Reiter (62) at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Breaking Down the Chiefs' Interior OL after LDT Opts Out, Osemele Steps In

Oct 13, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Who the Chiefs Should Be Planning to Keep in 2021

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) celebrates his touchdown with fans during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. An51316
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The Case for Mecole Hardman Becoming an Every-Down Receiver

Feb 5, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hoists the Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl LIV championship rally in Kansas City, Missouri. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Patrick Mahomes is Worth His Half-Billion Dollar Contract (and More)

Oct 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Looking Back at the Marcus Peters Trade Two Years Later

Jun 7, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hits a home run during the Big Slick celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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The Thrilling Past and Exciting Future of Kansas City Sports

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Why 2020 Will Be Frank Clark's Most Important Season Yet

Oct 13, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs free safety Juan Thornhill (22) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Chiefs Safety Juan Thornhill is a Future All-Pro

Oct 13, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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The Kansas City Chiefs Are Doubling Down On Charvarius Ward

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