Tag: All-AFC

Chiefs players lead the way in PFWA All-NFL, All-AFC teams

The #Chiefs had the most players selected to PFWA’s All-AFC team and tied for the most selected to their All-NFL team.

The Pro Football Writers of America have revealed the first of their annual on-field awards. Accredited writers covering all 32 NFL teams have voted on the PFWA’s All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC Teams following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL regular season.

A total of four Kansas City Chiefs players made the All-NFL team, which is tied with the San Francisco 49ers for the most by a single team. This comes a season after they had no players make the All-NFL team. They were also well-represented on the All-AFC team, with a total of six players selected, the most by any single AFC team.

Here’s a look at the players who landed on each All-Pro team:

3 Chiefs players named to PFWA All-AFC Team, none to All-NFL Team

3 #Chiefs players made the PFWA’s All-AFC Team, but none were selected for the All-NFL Team (and that might be a good omen).

The Pro Football Writers of America have revealed the first of their annual on-field awards. Accredited writers covering all 32 NFL teams have voted on the PFWA’s All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC Teams following the conclusion of the 2021 NFL regular season. A total of three Kansas City Chiefs players made the All-AFC Team. However, despite being one of just four teams remaining in the playoffs, no Chiefs players were voted into the All-NFL Team.

Here’s a look at the three players for K.C. who made the All-AFC team, plus a little insight into why no Chiefs landed on the All-NFL Team (and why it might be a good thing):

CB Xavien Howard named to the PFWA’s 2021 All-AFC team

The cornerback is getting all the recognition he deserves.

Despite the Miami Dolphins missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season, the team still got some great performances from some of their best players.

Cornerback Xavien Howard had one of his best seasons, and that earned him a nomination to Pro Football Writers of America’s All-AFC team for 2021. Howard shares the AFC team with New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson and was beat out for the All-NFL team by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

In 2021, Howard finished the year with 50 total tackles, 16 passes defended, five interceptions, two forces fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. When targeted, he allowed a 52.7% completion percentage and a 72.6 passer rating.

Without the sixth-year corner, the Dolphins would’ve been much worse and wouldn’t have had a chance to go the postseason with two weeks left. That’s why with his contract situation looming, Miami needs to get it figured out and find a way to have him stay with the team.

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