Chiefs Market Movers heading into Week 4 against the Eagles

It’s been a tough season so far, but your Kansas City Chiefs are set to get back on track against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Amid the struggles, many uptrends can be found for some key young players on this team. The bears are also evident – we’ll see if the coaching staff ultimately agree and make changes.

The game against the Eagles should be good for the Chiefs, and after two straight losses, they should be as motivated as we’ve ever seen them.

Here are some chefs who are all the rage ahead of a huge opportunity to get the 2021 season back on track:

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The Jarius Sneed: The roster’s top cornerback can do it all from forced turnovers to quarterback sacking and play against the run. This season he’s been relatively calm, but has made some big tackles and has quietly been solid in coverage. This could be the week he changes his game. Steve Spagnuolo should feel more comfortable composing blitzes against the Eagles than he was against the Baltimore Ravens, and Hurts probably won’t release the ball as well. faster than Justin Herbert last week. I got to see an interception and a sack this week from Sneed.

Chris Jones: A lot are down on Jones after the past two weeks, but I think there’s an upward trend developing for the Chiefs’ top defenseman. He started the season strong with two sacks against Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns, who plays the position much like the Eagles’ Jaylen Hurts. Both are mobile but may not be fully developed as couriers. Maybe the Ravens game was just a bad game, as Jones showed positive signs against the Chargers, even though he didn’t fill the box scoreline. The Eagles’ offensive line is rutted and Hurts appear not to be too comfortable in the pocket. Watch Jones to make him really uncomfortable this week and remind everyone he’s still an elite defensive lineman.

Mecole Hardman: Another player who is the constant target of criticism seems to be settling into a role and doing some of the little things that could lead to a successful season. Against the Ravens, Hardman moved the chains with short to intermediate routes. Against the Chargers, he again played the role of an offensive weapon, showing his speed and quickness in crossing traffic and finding the end zone. Keep expectations under control for Hardman, he’s still a complementary player. But the Chiefs are still determined to give him a handful of touches every week, and he can take advantage of that when the attention is elsewhere.

Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith: The more we see the Chiefs’ offensive line, the more we should be encouraged. There has been some growing pains, but the progress has been evident, and these guys tend to be real Wall in the front. Watching them work together and finish in the running game has been a breath of fresh air compared to the Chiefs’ previous lines. They also create solid pockets that Patrick Mahomes can get into, but it’s clear the quarterback isn’t quite confident in protection just yet. This week will be a good challenge against some very good inside defensive linemen from the Eagles. Watch as the confidence and chemistry continue to develop between these guys and the playmakers. It could be a big week for Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Mahomes as these three help lead the way.

Other trends in the right direction this week: Edwards-Helaire, Mike Danna, Harrison Butker, Blake Bell

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Jarran Reed: We shouldn’t give up on Reed just yet, but in his short time as chef he has yet to be noticed on the pitch. His goal was to “wreak havoc” in the offensive backfields, but he didn’t record a sack, tackle-for-loss or other impact play. It’s a long season, but if the Chiefs’ defense is to step up and be part of the solution, they’ll need Reed and longtime teammate Frank Clark to get on the pitch and behind the line of scrimmage.

Daniel Sorensen: We’ve all seen the same things on the pitch: missed tackles, difficult coverage, and then the inevitable clutch slack when the team needs it most. The “Daniel Sorensen Experience” is, in many ways, the Chiefs’ defensive experience. But it doesn’t have to be. There is another security waiting for its chance to play an increased role. Ultimately, Juan Thornhill will adjust to whatever happens and see more of the pitch. This week would be a good time to start that process against an Eagles team that rarely runs the ball.

Others are going in the wrong direction this week: Marcus Kemp, Demarcus Robinson, Ben Niemann, Jerick McKinnon, Derrick Nnadi, Frank Clark

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Jody Fortson: It seems wrong to call it a sleeper at this point, given the excitement among the local media and fans throughout the offseason. But little by little he is finding ways to get involved in the field. After his first catch two weeks ago and his first touchdown last week, you have to wonder if the Chiefs’ coaching staff will give him more opportunities as the season progresses. They look for secondary targets that can open up and profit when the defenses are focused on Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. We’ve all been waiting for wide receivers to take on that role, but maybe young tight ends can be part of the solution as early as this week. The Eagles game would be the perfect time for Fortson and Noah Gray to make their mark before another big target is called in in the coming weeks …

Just to say that most of us will be bullish on him.