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Reason for hope: A revitalized offense. The return of receiver Hollywood Brown, the development of rookie wideout Xavier Worthy and All-Pro guard Joe Thuney’s play at left tackle has the offense looking like the Chiefs hoped it would all season. Kansas City played two of its best offensive games of the season in Weeks 16 and 17, its last regular-season games with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the starters. “We built up to the perfect spot,” Mahomes said.