Sammy Watkins adds the wrinkle that elevates the Kansas City Chiefs.
It was almost easy to forget how much having Watkins in the line-up for the Chiefs adds to the team’s offensive capabilities. Whether or not Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes actually targets him, Watkins forces defenses to respect his ability to enough to focus on him—providing Mahomes with an even more spread-out defense to attack at will.
Fortunately, the Chiefs enjoyed the presence of a fully healthy Watkins in the team’s starting lineup after missing him for the majority of the second half of the regular season.