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Top 5 Chiefs With Most to Prove in 2024

Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) attempts the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) attempts the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports / Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chiefs enter the 2024 season presumptive favorites to win their third consecutive Super Bowl, a historical feat that speaks to the overall quality of Kansas City's roster.

While few teams can match the Chiefs' talent, there are still plenty of players who haven't yet reached their full potential. Kansas City's wide receivers notably struggled last year, leading the league in drops (44) despite another masterful season from Patrick Mahomes.

With the organization trying to make history, expectations are high across the board. Let's take a look at the five Chiefs with the most to prove in the new year.

5 Chiefs With Most to Prove in 2024

1. Skyy Moore - WR

The Chiefs have not gotten an adequate return for their second-round investment in Skyy Moore. After Rashee Rice's breakout campaign in his rookie year, Moore's limited production is even more troublesome.

Through two seasons, Moore has just 494 total receiving yards and one TD. He scored Super Bowl 57 for a nice highlight, though that play was much more about scheme than anything special Moore did. He's only got two years left on his rookie deal, so he's running out of time to earn an extension.

Moore's path to playing time is complicated. He saw his snaps decline even prior to his season-ending injury, and the Chiefs' wide receiver room figures to be much better than it was last year after adding Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy.

Plenty of receivers in league history have taken a few years to adjust to the professional level and produce. Moore could be next in line, and he's shown flashes of impressive play. Far too often though, he's struggled to create separation and has never shown an ability to make tough, contested catches.

Given his place on the depth chart, Moore will have to make the most of limited opportunities. He's still got a chance to make an impact and deliver on his draft pedigree, but the margin of error is much smaller than it was the last two seasons.