Chiefs Need THESE Underrated Players to Step Up in 2026

The Chiefs have their stars, but championships are often decided by the players nobody is talking about.

After discussing the AJ Brown trade to New England and what it means for Kansas City, we dive into the under-the-radar Chiefs who need to take a major step forward in 2026. From the secondary and linebacker room to the offensive line, tight end group, and wide receiver depth chart, we break down the players who could have the biggest impact on whether the Chiefs return to contention this season.

Who are the biggest X-factors on the roster? Which young players are ready for larger roles? And which position groups still have the most unanswered questions?

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Chapters:

0:00 Trent Green on Mahomes' Recovery Process

5:24 AJ Brown Traded to New England

13:56 Which Underrated Chiefs Must Step Up?

17:51 Secondary X-Factors and Cornerback Depth

20:00 Jaden Hicks' Crucial Year 3

27:41 Linebackers Who Need Bigger Roles

33:35 Defensive Line Breakout Candidates

34:10 Right Tackle Competition Outlook

35:15 Tight End Questions Entering Camp

36:54 Wide Receivers Under Pressure

41:09 Big Slick Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Fun

51:30 Final Thoughts

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