The defense was the weak link last season, when the Chiefs reached the AFC Championship Game largely because of Mahomes and his offensive threats. However, as the Chiefs (11-4) ride a five-game win streak entering a home game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-10), the defense has been key. “You could see the want-to early (this season),” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said of the defense. The Chargers were the first victim in the Chiefs’ five-game win streak, but they generated 438 yards — to just 310 for the Chiefs — in that 24-17 setback at Mexico City. Everyone participated in the Chiefs practice Wednesday, including left guard Andrew Wylie (ankle), who missed last Sunday’s win at Chicago.

Source: National Post December 26, 2019 01:18 UTC