New England Patriots: 5 Kansas City Chiefs to fear in AFC battle

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 celebrates a touchdown with teammate Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 celebrates a touchdown with teammate Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Kansas City Chiefs Tyreek Hill. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs Tyreek Hill. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s always about limiting Tyreek Hill

The Kansas City Chiefs present problems everywhere on the field offensively, so the New England Patriots basically have to pick their poison.

While tight end Travis Kelce and wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman are very dangerous, Tyreek Hill remains the scariest offensive playmaker on the field because of his speed and ability to take it home on any play.

The Patriots have had some success defending Hill using Jonathan Jones with safety help, but he has also had some very big games against Belichick’s defense.

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While any of the playmakers listed could’ve made this list, the Patriots ability to man up on those players with their deep and talented secondary will enable them to double Hill in an attempt to take him out of the game.

With a touchdown in each of the Chiefs first three games, completely shutting down a player like Tyreek Hill is a tough task.  Even when the New England Patriots have found success in limiting his explosive plays, he has still found ways to score touchdowns in that game.

In all, the fastest player in the NFL is scary beyond measure, but he is super scary because of the No. 1 scariest player on this list, a man Cam Newton says is “changing the game.”