The 32 most important players in the divisional playoffs

Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are only some of the key players in the Divisional Round.

24. Tyrann Mathieu

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The Chiefs have found spark and great defensive play in former Houston Texan Tyrann Mathieu. He’s given a mega-boost to a team that was sorely suffering on the defense. Look for Mathieu to have added incentive as he meets his former Houston mates for the second time this season.