Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 10
The Kansas City Chiefs visited the Las Vegas Raiders with a chip on their shoulder, seeking their first Sunday night victory in three chances this season. The Chiefs dominated their division rivals, eliminating the home crowd advantage with points galore on offense and critical plays on defense throughout the game. Kansas City secured a 41-14 victory in Week 10 largely due to the standout performances of key players.
Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after Week 10. Check it out:
Stock Up: Travis Kelce
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Kelce’s resurgence as a consistent weapon in the Chiefs’ offense has returned with a vengeance as he scorched Raiders defenders throughout the game. The All-Pro tight end led Kansas City in receiving with 119 yards on eight catches for an impressive 14.9 yards per reception. Kelce has found his typical groove with Patrick Mahomes lately, and let’s hope that he can keep it up moving forward.
Stock Up: Tyreek Hill
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The Chiefs have relied on a regular formula for big offensive nights, and the standard part in the equation is an explosive play or two from Hill to open up the rest of the field. Hill did his job brilliantly on Sunday night with two touchdown receptions in the victory. His seven catches total kept the Raiders secondary on their toes, allowing for plenty of yards in the middle of the field for Kansas City’s tight ends.
Stock Up: Darrel Williams
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The often overlooked member of the Chiefs offense is Williams, but he quickly reminded everyone of his substantial value in the passing game. Kansas City’s running back had nine catches for 101 yards, including a highlight-worthy touchdown grab in the endzone over a Raiders defensive back to seal Las Vegas’ fate. Williams also added in 43 rushing yards to show his rising stock as a true all-purpose running back.
Stock Up: Patrick Mahomes
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The slump couldn’t last forever for the Chiefs franchise quarterback as Patrick Mahomes proved doubters wrong with a classic performance on Sunday night. Mahomes destroyed the Raiders secondary the entire game with five touchdowns on 405 yards passing without a turnover. This marked Mahomes’
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