Kansas City Chiefs: Patriots' loss puts Chiefs in better position for another deep playoff run

The Kansas City Chiefs will have the benefit of that extra week of rest and preparation before their first playoff game.

ListenThe 12-4 Chiefs saw to that by holding off the Los Angeles Chargers 31-21 on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

That result, coupled with the New England Patriots’ loss to the Miami Dolphins, gives the Chiefs the No.

In that sense, beating the Chargers was like winning a playoff game for the Chiefs.

Speed kills: The Chiefs trailed 14-10 until they scored back-to-back touchdowns covering 188 yards: Mecole Hardman’s 104-yard kickoff return and Damien Williams’ 84-yard run.