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Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ Week 18 win vs. Chargers

Twitter wasn’t shy in sharing its thoughts on the #Chiefs’ win over the #Chargers in Week 18.

The Kansas City Chiefs rested their starters against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18 after locking themselves into the AFC’s No. 3 seed for the playoffs on New Year’s Eve.

As such, their performance on Sunday was pedestrian. Kansas City’s offense was operating with backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert under center, without Travis Kelce, and used a vanilla playbook that preserved their best plays for upcoming elimination games.

Their performance in the 13-12 win, given the circumstances, was admirable, maybe even inspiring. The one-point victory over their bitter divisional rival is sure to set a good tone for the Chiefs ahead of the playoffs, having been achieved despite a significant personnel advantage.

Fans on social media platforms shared their thoughts on what many described as a “meaningless win” after the final score was posted. While some congratulated Kansas City on their latest success, others wondered why the victory mattered.

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions to the Chiefs’ Week 18 win over the Chargers:

WATCH: Chiefs DL George Karlaftis mic’d up vs. Bengals

Check out #Chiefs DL George Karlaftis’ mic’d up performance against the Bengals in Week 17.

George Karlaftis has been an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ pass rush this season and leads the team in sacks ahead of its Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

The former Purdue Boilermaker was mic’d up during the Chiefs’ matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, and video of his outstanding performance hit social media channels as Kansas City prepares for its final tilt this weekend.

The second-year defensive lineman has turned a corner in his development, and his steady presence on the line has helped the Chiefs’ defense become one of the NFL’s top units.

With 10.5 sacks on the season, Karlaftis is blossoming into a force of nature on Kansas City’s defensive front, and in time he may be able to improve on his already impressive numbers.

Expect “Furious George” to do his best to add another sack against the Chargers to extend his lead on the team leaderboard.

Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ playoff-clinching Week 17 win vs. Bengals

Twitter had mixed feelings about the #Chiefs’ playoff-clinching Week 17 win over the #Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the playoffs with their Week 17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on New Year’s Eve.

Cincinnati was without star quarterback Joe Burrow in the game, and while Kansas City’s offense had a hard time finding the end zone, its defense was able to pick up the slack and hold the Bengals to just 17 points in the contest.

Harrison Butker was the Chiefs’ leading scorer, nailing six field goals and one extra point to help lift Kansas City to victory.

While this wasn’t the most dominant performance Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have put together, the result was ultimately a step in the right direction for the Chiefs, who have struggled to look like viable playoff contenders in recent weeks.

Fans on social media expressed their feelings about Kansas City’s latest win and didn’t hold back in making their voices heard about the team’s effort.

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions below:

Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ ugly win vs. Patriots in Week 15

#Chiefs fans on Twitter didn’t hold back when expressing their feelings about Kansas City’s win over the #Patriots in Week 15.

The Kansas City Chiefs were heavy favorites over the New England Patriots in Week 15 but only managed to earn their ninth win of the 2023 season by a 10-point margin.

Kansas City’s effort against Bill Belichick’s lowly Patriots squad was characterized by the same inconsistency that has plagued the Chiefs since Week 1. Receivers dropped passes, Patrick Mahomes threw two interceptions, and the best player on the field was Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who managed to give Kansas City’s offense the lift it needed with Isiah Pacheco out.

While the Chiefs didn’t play particularly well in this game, the win they secured could prove to be crucial to their chances of sneaking into a top spot in the AFC playoff standings.

Fans across social media sites expressed their feelings about Kansas City’s victory when the final score was posted on Sunday afternoon, and many didn’t hold back in their criticism of the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Check out the top reactions to the Chiefs’ win from Twitter below:

Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ Week 12 win over Raiders

Check out all of Twitter’s top rections to the #Chiefs’ Week 12 win over the #Raiders.

The Kansas City Chiefs snuck out of Allegiant Stadium with their eighth win of the 2023 season after a gritty road matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12.

Both teams played with their hair on fire in this game, and while Kansas City managed to claw its way back from a 14-point deficit in the first half, each squad had plenty to be proud of in the divisional contest.

Patrick Mahomes played one of his most complete games of the season, Isiah Pacheco scored two touchdowns, and the Chiefs’ pass rush was relentless against rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, despite only tallying a single sack.

While this game wasn’t the blowout many of Kansas City’s fans were hoping for after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, the win keeps the Chiefs in the mix for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs later in the season.

Check out some of the top reactions to Kansas City’s win from Twitter:

10 studs from Chiefs Week 9 win over Dolphins in Germany

These 10 players helped lift the #Chiefs to victory against the #Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany was an instant classic that is sure to be revisited by fans as the defending Super Bowl champions look to bring home another title later in the season.

Though Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense struggled in the second half, their performance through the game’s first two quarters was admirable, and Kansas City’s defense played one of its best games of the season.

Several Chiefs stood out as top performers in the game, and as Kansas City enters its bye week ahead of its Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, the team seems primed for something special in the back half of its 2023 campaign.

There remains room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but after securing a gritty win against Miami, arguably the AFC’s best team, the sky is the limit for the Chiefs.

Check out which players earned stud status for Kansas City in Week 9:

Which Chiefs received the best PFF grades in Week 9?

These eight #Chiefs stood out in Kansas City’s Week 9 win against the #Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany:

The Kansas City Chiefs won a nailbiter against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9, and if it weren’t for the standout performances of several key players, the team could have left Frankfurt, Germany with their third loss of the 2023 season.

Their defense showed up when it mattered most at the end of the game, and while the offense struggled to get its footing in the second half, the unit showed signs of life that were encouraging early in the matchup.

Pro Football Focus released grades for the Chiefs’ tilt against Miami on Monday, and there were several surprises in their assessment of Kansas City’s performance.

A total of eight players received marks of 70.0 or higher from PFF. Four players were represented on each side of the ball, and a few names made the list that fans may not have expected.

Check out which Chiefs were considered the cream of the crop in Kansas City’s seventh win:

Chiefs OL Donovan Smith put together stellar performance vs. Dolphins, according to PFF

Pro Football Focus gave fans some insight regarding Donovan Smith’s special performance in the #Chiefs’ win over the #Dolphins in Week 9.

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line has been rock solid when protecting Patrick Mahomes this season, and the play of one lineman, in particular, seems to have caught the eyes of the analysts at Pro Football Focus.

Donovan Smith put together one of his best performances of the season in Kansas City’s Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins, managing to keep from allowing a single quarterback pressure, hit, or sack in the game.

While Smith’s play has been trending upward, the Chiefs’ offense still has plenty of work to do to get back into championship-caliber form ahead of the 2023 playoffs. Mahomes has had adequate protection when he drops back in the pocket, thanks to the play of Smith and Kansas City’s other linemen, but hasn’t yet figured out how to regain the edge that he has played with in previous seasons.

Expect Smith to continue paving the way for Mahomes’ return to form when the Chiefs play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11.

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Chiefs DBs Justin Reid, Trent McDuffie led Kansas City in snap counts vs. Dolphins

#Chiefs DBs Justin Reid and Trent McDuffie led the way in Kansas City’s winning effort against the #Dolphins in Week 9.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins was hard-fought and came down to a defensive stand on the game’s final drive. Chiefs defenders held quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense to just 14 points in the matchup and stood their ground late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Defensive backs Trent McDuffie and Justin Reid played integral roles in the winning effort, leading Kansas City in the snap count category by participating in 63 plays each.

Those 63 snaps accounted for every single down that the Chiefs defense was on the field and was only rivaled by linebacker Drue Tranquill, who saw action in 60 plays while filling in for Nick Bolton, who missed the game due to injury.

On offense, only six players saw action on every down, including every member of the starting offensive line and reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes.

Expect Reid and McDuffie to continue playing crucial roles in Kansas City’s defense when the team returns to action in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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WATCH: Andy Reid delivers remarks after Chiefs’ win vs. Dolphins in Germany

Andy Reid shared a brief message with his team after the #Chiefs’ win over the #Dolphins in Week 9.

Andy Reid isn’t known for seeking out attention from the media, but after putting together a winning game plan against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9, the Kansas City Chiefs head coach had cameras on him in the locker room.

He delivered a message to his team after their bounce-back win in Frankfurt, Germany, and made it clear that the resounding victory over one of the AFC’s top teams was only the beginning of Kansas City’s plans.

The energy in the locker room was palpable when Reid let out his signature “How about those…” line, and Patrick Mahomes even got in on the action when the coach’s comments were over.

The Chiefs will get a brief respite before their next game; a Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. With any luck, Kansas City will be able to hear Reid get fired up again after a win over his former team on November 20.