Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a tough time making an impact for his team during the 2023 regular season but got back on the right track against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
His two catches for 62 yards helped the Chiefs stay on schedule in the hotly-contested AFC playoff matchup, and the experts at Pro Football Focus were impressed by his outstanding performance.
Valdes-Scantling graded out as the best wide receiver in the divisional round, an accomplishment that few fans expected of him after his dismal showings in the regular season.
MVS: highest-graded WR from the Divisional Round games (82.0) 📈 pic.twitter.com/OEAO6y3AgM
— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) January 23, 2024
While the Chiefs’ work in the postseason is far from over, Kansas City’s coaching staff should enter the team’s next matchup against the Baltimore Ravens with a newfound confidence in their highest-paid receiver.
Expect Patrick Mahomes to look Valdes-Scantling’s way on Sunday as the Chiefs endeavor to take down Baltimore to earn a second-straight Super Bowl berth.