3 Chiefs Who Deserve More Playing Time
![Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2F50e41074ee26be59ab91dbc6a1bab89b2663eac0b7cccd394734a695d313723f.jpg "Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]")
3. Noah Gray, TE
Yes, Travis Kelce is still the league’s best tight end and far superior to Gray. But we’re quickly seeing evidence of Kelce’s age as he battles the knee injury and I’d much rather keep him healthy for the playoffs than use him constantly in Week 3.
Gray played 61% of snaps to Kelce’s 64% and looked spry, catching three passes for 38 yards including one on third down to move the chains.
You can tell Noah Gray pays attention to Kelce. Sitdown in the void and move the sticks. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/9QyKDUcDHC
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) September 20, 2023
Sunday will be a relatively meaningless contest against one of the worst teams in the NFL. I’d much rather see Gray on the field than Kelce so that the superstar can rest his knee and get healthy for the long season.
Gray has always looked reliable when given the opportunity and the organization has raved about his development.
It’s time to let the kid shine and keep Kelce off the field as much as possible until he’s fully healthy.
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