FF Astronauts • October 26, 2020

Travis Fulgham looks like the next big thing in Philadelphia

Short on playmakers, the Philadelphia Eagles stumbled upon their next big playmaker in wide receiver Travis Fulgham. The are struggling with injuries once again in 2020. Entering the 2019 season, the offense looked to have one of the best wide receiver groups on paper. That was limited due to injuries as the team struggled even to roster three healthy receivers at times. In 2020, it looks to be a lot of the same. has yet to play a down this season as he recovers from a Lisfranc injury suffered

FF Astronauts • October 2, 2020

Diontae Johnson has quickly become a top target for Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has become a top target for Ben Roethlisberger. What has led to his success early in 2020? The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the 2020 season with several questions on offense as Ben Roethlisberger returned from injury. Not only were there questions about what Big Ben would look like following the injury and given his age, but questions around the playmakers he had at his disposal as well. JuJu Smith-Schuster looked to take over as the primary t

FF Astronauts • September 11, 2020

D.J. Moore is poised for an even bigger 2020 season

The Carolina Panthers entered a rebuilding phase over the offseason, and it began with the hire of head coach Matt Rhule. As a coach taking over a new team, the first thing to look at is what players fit what you want to incorporate on offense and defense—finding those players that will become building blocks for your franchise. While many will point to running back Christian McCaffrey as the obvious weapon on offense, another player is a crucial weapon for the Panthers. That would be wide rece

FF Astronauts • September 5, 2020

Jerry Jeudy projects to have immediate success despite COVID-19 offseason

Projecting the production of rookies is a challenging task. Adjusting from college to the NFL is different for each player. Add to the fact that COVID-19 eliminated all offseason activities that help rookies get acclimated before the season, and it can be even more difficult for a rookie to produce right away. If there's one player who can still step in right away and succeed, it's Denver Broncos wide receiver . The Broncos have made it a point to surround with as much talent as possible to giv

Arrowhead Addict • January 10, 2021

Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft prospects: Adding play-making tight end on offense

Could the Kansas City Chiefs add another play-making tight end to the mix in the 2021 NFL Draft for additional mismatches? With the Kansas City Chiefs earning a bye week during Wild Card Weekend, let’s take another look at prospects that the team could consider in the 2021 NFL Draft. Today we will discuss tight end options, ones who could be available in each day of the draft. Considering Andy Reid‘s love for two tight end sets, it makes a lot of sense to find a viable number two who can come i

Arrowhead Addict • December 26, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs 2021 4-round mock draft: Attacking the trenches

Looking ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs find exceptional value in the trenches in this mock draft. As the regular season is coming to a close, we decided to change things up a bit this weekend. Instead of looking at players the Kansas City Chiefs could consider in the upcoming draft by the position of need, we took our first shot at a 2021 mock draft. Using The Draft Network’s mock draft simulator, it’s time to find the next batch of rookies to help the Chiefs continue their

Arrowhead Addict • December 19, 2020

Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Notre Dame vs. Clemson in ACC Championship

As Notre Dame and Clemson set to have a rematch on Saturday night for the ACC Championship Game, we look at prospects the Chiefs could consider in 2021. Notre Dame joined the ACC conference in football for the 2020 season—and only this season—due to COVID-19. The ACC board of directors put together a plan for the unusual situation where all conference schools and Notre Dame would play ten games within the conference and one nonconference game that they choose provided public health guidance app

Arrowhead Addict • December 12, 2020

Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft prospects: Shaun Wade and other cornerbacks

Looking ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft, here are some cornerback prospects that could with the Kansas City Chiefs defense. Once again, the cornerback position looks to be one of the needs for the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the 2021 offseason. What separates this offseason from the last few years is viable, proven starters remaining in town. Bashaud Breeland will once again hit free agency, and Charvarius Ward will be a restricted free agent. Ward will likely return, leaving the Chiefs with mu

Arrowhead Addict • December 9, 2020

Can the KC Chiefs overcome their struggles inside the red zone?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 06: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Despite having the best offense in the NFL, the Chiefs continue to struggle inside the red zone. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos on Sunday night 22-16, but it wasn’t a game you walked away feeling good about. The of

Arrowhead Addict • December 5, 2020

Terrace Marshall, Jr. and other 2021 wide receiver draft prospects for KC Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs will need to add talent to the wide receiver position in 2021. Here are some prospects they could consider in April. With Sammy Watkins in the final year of his current contract, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to find someone to fill his role this offseason. When discussing his role in the offense, we aren’t talking about being the number two receiver. Instead, we are talking about the type of receiver and playstyle. Watkins has filled the “X” receiver position for Kan

Arrowhead Addict • November 28, 2020

Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft prospects: Defensive End fits

Looking ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft, here are some defensive end prospects that could help the Kansas City Chiefs. In the upcoming offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have two defensive ends under contract. With Frank Clark and 2020 fifth-round pick Mike Danna the only players under contract going forward, the 2021 NFL Draft should be one place we see the team look to add some talent. Even though this year’s draft isn’t top-heavy with pass rushers, it makes up for it in the number of good pass ru

Arrowhead Addict • November 25, 2020

Chiefs pass rush needs to improve against Tom Brady and Buccaneers

If the Kansas City Chiefs want to take down Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, the defensive line will have to step up in Week 12. Thanks to perfect execution on the game’s final drive by Patrick Mahomes and the offense, the Kansas City Chiefs were able to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders in the final minute of the Week 12 matchup. Coming out of the bye week, the offense looked better in their second showdown vs. the Raiders. On the other side of the football, the defense continued to struggl

Arrowhead Addict • November 21, 2020

Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft prospects: Samuel Cosmi among offensive line fits

Looking ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft, here are some offensive linemen that could help the Kansas City Chiefs. Coming off of the bye week, the Kansas City Chiefs look to kick off the second half of their 2020 season. With just over half of the regular season in the books, we can get a good feel for areas of need on the roster. The bye week is an excellent time to evaluate the team and find areas that could be improved. The obvious areas that will need addressing this offseason are the offensive

Arrowhead Addict • November 20, 2020

Why Chiefs vs. Raiders is biggest AFC West game in recent history

The Kansas City Chiefs look to get revenge against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11 in the biggest AFC West matchup in several years. Andy Reid‘s success coming out of the bye week is something that gets brought of every year with good reason. Over the course of his head coaching career, he has piled up a winning record of 18-3 following the regular season bye. Extending to the post-season, Reid has gone 5-2 when given a bye week during Wild Card weekend. Like the last two seasons, the Kansas

Arrowhead Addict • November 18, 2020

Rashad Fenton deserves more recognition and opportunity for Chiefs

Rashad Fenton continues to take advantage of limited opportunities in 2020 but has yet to receive the recognition he deserves. During the first four weeks of the season, Rashad Fenton saw considerable playing time for the Kansas City Chiefs. He entered for Charvarius Ward in the second half against the Houston Texans in Week 1 after Ward suffered a fractured hand. Through the next three games, Fenton played nearly 100 percent of the defensive snaps. In Week 5, Bashaud Breeland returned from hi

Arrowhead Addict • November 14, 2020

Tershawn Wharton is unearthed gem for the Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have found a gem in UDFA Tershawn Wharton. The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with several injuries along the defensive line in 2020, and the list of available players on the roster has become thin at times. Players who have missed games so far include Chris Jones, Michael Danna, Alex Okafor, Khalen Saunders, and Mike Pennel, who missed time at the beginning of the year due to a suspension. Adding defensive end Taco Charlton to the mix with a fractured ankle this past wee

Arrowhead Addict • October 28, 2020

Explaining the KC Chiefs third down struggles on offense against the Broncos

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 25: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on October 25, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) A closer look at the film on the Chiefs third-down concerns against the Broncos. Another game played in wet weather conditions, but the overall outcome was still the same. After handling the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, the Kansas City Chiefs dominated th

Arrowhead Addict • October 23, 2020

How does Le’Veon Bell’s addition to Chiefs affect Clyde Edwards-Helaire?

With the addition of running back Le’Veon Bell, what changes are coming to the Kansas City Chiefs backfield moving forward? The New York Jets released running back Le’Veon Bell last Tuesday evening. Over the next 48 hours, rumors were circulating on where Bell would sign. Three teams were on the table between the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and the Buffalo Bills. On Thursday morning, the Bills were eliminated from that list. Later that evening, Bell signed a one-year deal with the Chief

Arrowhead Addict • October 19, 2020

Can the Chiefs defense recover in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills?

Known for limiting big plays, the Kansas City Chiefs failed to live up to their reputation in Week 5. Can they get back on track for the Buffalo Bills? The amount of obstacles the Kansas City Chiefs secondary has overcome this season is remarkable. Bashaud Breeland was suspended for the first four games. Charvarius Ward left the game early in Week 1 with a fractured hand. L’Jarius Sneed left the Week 3 game early with a collarbone injury. Yet, the secondary continued to put up good performances

Arrowhead Addict • October 18, 2020

Can Mecole Hardman take advantage of Sammy Watkins absence with Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury. Who will step up in his absence? After a hot start in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs offense struggled to put anything together in the second half. One of those struggles was the loss of wide receiver Sammy Watkins late in the second quarter. Losing Watkins to a hamstring injury left the offense without a dominant “X” receiver to move the ball or take the press

Arrowhead Addict • October 9, 2020

The Chiefs secondary has overcome several early season hurdles

In the first quarter of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs secondary has seen several obstacles. How have they overcome those them? Another offseason came and went where the Kansas City Chiefs decided not to invest nearly as much in the cornerback position as many fans hoped. Whether that be through free agency or the NFL Draft, the Chiefs chose not to pour too much money or draft capital into the position. The result left fans concerned about the group heading into another year. That concern

Arrowhead Addict • October 8, 2020

How the Tennessee Titans breaking COVID-19 protocols affects the Chiefs

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 20: A helmet of the Tennessee Titans rests on the sideline during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) The Tennessee Titans could miss a second consecutive game in Week 5 due to COVID-19. How does that affect the Kansas City Chiefs? We knew it was a matter of time before the NFL would have to deal with its first COVID-19-related issue. While most of the

Arrowhead Addict • September 26, 2020

Can the Chiefs turn things around against the Ravens?

The Kansas City Chiefs struggled on both sides of the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers. Will those struggles carry over against the Baltimore Ravens? For a game in which most of the country expected a blowout win, the Los Angeles Chargers challenged the Kansas City Chiefs until the very end in Week 2. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert made his NFL debut last-minute and showcased why he is the quarterback whoshould be starting for Los Angeles. However, Herbert was not a stand-alone reason w

Arrowhead Addict • September 3, 2020

Can the Chiefs rely on young cornerbacks to fill in for Bashaud Breeland?

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without cornerback Bashaud Breeland for the first four weeks. What does the defense look like without him? As the season draws closer, the Kansas City Chiefs will submit their final roster on Saturday and play their first regular-season game against the Houston Texans next Thursday night. Unfortunately, the defense will be without cornerback Bashaud Breeland for the first four weeks of the season with a suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.