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The Chiefs won AFC’s No. 1 seed on Sunday, meaning they will have the only farewell in the conference playoffs this season.
Now coach Andy Reid will give some of his players another week off.
“There are certain guys who are going to have a opportunity to rest, ”Reid said on Monday, via Sam McDowell of Kansas City Star. “I’ve done this in the past. I rested players, yes. “
Per Herbie Teope da Kansas City Star, Reid emphasized that the Chiefs are a veteran group that will not forget the pieces. In addition, many of them could enjoy the break after experiencing season wear.
Reid’s story of resting players goes back a long way, but when he did that in 2017, quarterback Patrick Mahomes started his first game against the Broncos. That was before everyone knew how good Mahomes would be and Kansas City won that game 27-24.
Mahomes would probably be one of the players resting for the Chargers’ annual trip to the Midwest on Sunday. Although Reid did not specify exactly who should rest, he said Chad Henne would be the club’s quarterback if Mahomes doesn’t play.