Kansas City Chiefs: Five Things To Watch Vs Tennessee Titans

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Kansas City Chiefs continue their march to the playoffs this week as they host the Titans. Here are the five things to watch.

Over the past three weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs have earned the respect of many in the sports media world. With wins over the Broncos, Falcons, and Raiders in consecutive weeks, the Chiefs are rolling. Right now, this is a team with a lot of momentum on their side. With that momentum comes a sense of confidence that they can beat any team on the field.

The Chiefs will have to tap into that confidence again this week as they host a hot Tennessee Titans team. The Titans have won three of their last four, including games against the Broncos and Packers. This will not be an easy game for Kansas City, but is ultimately a match up they should win.

The Titans present an interesting challenge because they are largely a well-rounded team. The few faults you can find in this group are largely related to youth and inexperience. Yes, that is a bit of a ding on Marcus Mariota. While he has been largely a solid young quarterback, he still makes some big mistakes. The Chiefs will have to capitalize on that.

The Chiefs are still in a “must win” situation. While they are just one victory away from securing a playoff berth, Kansas City wants to keep their hold on the AFC West. Right now, KC’s division lead is based on a tie breaker over the Oakland Raiders. One slip up, and Oakland could regain the division.

So here are the five things to watch on Sunday when the Chiefs take on the Titans…