{"id":1002987,"date":"2026-09-17T05:22:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1002987\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T05:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:22:50","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-linked-to-5x-all-pro-after-big-week-1-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1002987\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs Linked to 5x All-Pro After Big Week 1 Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Uncertainty filled the air before the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> kicked off their season opener from Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Yet, Patrick Mahomes<\/a> and Co. quieted all doubts with a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos<\/a>. If anything, the win was the latest sign that this year\u2019s Chiefs team could very well be different, possibly even good enough to return to Super Bowl contention. But to get there, they may need some more help. The good news is, an ideal solution could be right around the corner. <\/p>\n

Related: 1 NFL Player From Each Team Who Will Disappoint in Week 2, Including Jeremiyah Love<\/a><\/p>\n

NFL Insider Suggests Kansas City Chiefs Could Sign Tyreek Hill<\/p>\n

\"KansasJan 30, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

One area that\u2019s been highly scrutinized over the past few years in Kansas City is the team\u2019s group of receivers. There\u2019s been a lack of a clear-cut No. 1 target, aside from perhaps tight end Travis Kelce, but in Andy Reid\u2019s heyday with the Chiefs, they had the former, plus Tyreek Hill working in tandem to keep defenses honest. <\/p>\n

Now, as ESPN\u2019s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler<\/a> suggests, there\u2019s a chance that a reunion with Hill returning to Kansas City is still alive. <\/p>\n

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\u201cAlso on the Chiefs front, free agent receiver Tyreek Hill remains fond of the Chiefs, and a potential in-season signing would make a lot of sense. He should be closer to playing around October.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeremy Fowler on Tyreek Hill<\/p>\n

Hill is still recovering from last season\u2019s torn ACL. Before the season kicked off, the former five-time All-Pro admitted he had \u201cno power\u201d in his surgically-repaired left leg. Some have even advised him to take the full season off. Yet, the competitor in him is keeping the dream of playing in 2026 alive, and it could happen with the Chiefs, where he won a Super Bowl. <\/p>\n

The 32-year-old played just four games last season, catching 21 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown. While he likely wouldn\u2019t have a chance at posting another 1,000-yard season in 2026, returning to a familiar offense led by his old QB could lead to an easier acclimation period than if he were to join another contender. In essence, Kansas City could be the perfect fit once Hill returns to health. <\/p>\n

Related: 2026 NFL QB Rankings: Bryce Young Skyrockets, New No. 1 Emerges<\/a><\/p>\n

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