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Locals and the NFL playoffs: Alex Smith, Chiefs fighting for higher playoff seed in AFC

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith will be headed to the NFL postseason for the fourth time in his career, and his Kansas City Chiefs will be the No. 3, No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the AFC, depending on how things shake out Sunday.

Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith will be headed to the NFL postseason for the fourth time in his career this season, and his Kansas City Chiefs will be the No.