The Kansas City Chiefs’ dismal performance in Week 13 resulted in a loss to the Green Bay Packers and knocked the team down in the AFC playoff standings.
Injuries on defense played a key factor in the disappointing defeat, and as Kansas City looks to pick up the pieces and win out in the coming weeks, it may be wise to lean on a few unsung heroes who helped keep the tilt against Green Bay close.
Highest-graded #Chiefs in Week Thirteen, via @PFF:
🥇DT, Matt Dickerson (79.8)
🥈WR, Rashee Rice (78.7)
🥉LG, Joe Thuney (77.2)
4) DT, Chris Jones (75.5)
5) C, Creed Humphrey (73.8)
6) RB, Isiah Pacheco (73.7)*minimum 15 snaps pic.twitter.com/G3pJ291QAi
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) December 4, 2023
Surprisingly, defensive lineman Matt Dickerson led the Chiefs with a 79.8 PFF grade in Week 13 and may have played himself into a more substantial role with his performance.
While his contributions to Kansas City’s defense were relatively minimal, Dickerson’s presence was among the few things that went right for the Chiefs in this game.
With the playoffs on the horizon, expect defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to call Dickerson’s number more in key situations after his showing against the Packers.