They might not be the favorite in AFC, and they probably won't even get a first-round bye in the playoffs, but the Kansas City Chiefs have become healthy and hot at the perfect time.
Now winners of five in a row following a dominant 26-3 road victory over the Chicago Bears Sunday night, Kansas City could be positioned to do some damage in January, regardless of who—and where—it has to play.
And that's not just because of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has put together back-to-back superb December performances in order to officially shake off any lingering post-injury rust.