Your Kansas City Chiefs are officially hitting their stride at the ideal time.
Perhaps the best part of this eight-game winning streak is that there are contributions coming from both up and down the roster. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has once again been playing his brand of efficient — often spectacular — football, while defensive stars have led a complete resurgence.
But as players have stepped up to cover for those who have been unavailable — and found roles for themselves — the depth of the roster is coming into the forefront. And why not? Championship teams are often made by role players who can step up in both expected and unexpected ways.