The narrative leading up to Super Bowl 59 centered on the Kansas City Chiefs and their chance to become the first team in NFL history to complete a three-peat. Those dreams were decimated by Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles as the Chiefs suffered an embarrassing 40-22 defeat.
While the Chiefs have made decent additions over the offseason in hopes of regaining their Championship glory, only four of their players made it on the PFSN’s metric-based list ranking the Top 100 NFL players in 2025.
Which Chiefs Made PFSN’s Top 100 Players List?
DT Chris Jones, No. 3
Chris Jones is entering his 10th year with the Chiefs and produced a stellar season in 2024 en route to his third straight first-team All-Pro selection. He led the league with 88 pressures and 62 hurries, and is ranked as the second-best defensive tackle in 2025 behind the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Cameron Heyward. He ranked third-best overall on the list.
“Jones ranked first in pressures per snap (13.7%), a testament to both his explosiveness off the line and his relentless motor. His 20 quarterback hits were second in the NFL, and he finished with five sacks. Jones’s impact was felt on nearly every passing down, consistently forcing offenses to adjust their protections and game plans.
“His constant pressure created opportunities for his teammates and fueled team success. At age 30, his power, technique, and athleticism kept him at the top of his game, earning him All-Pro honors. Offenses have to game plan for Jones, and he forces plenty of double teams, justifying his place among the NFL’s elite for another season at the minimum.”
Jones is entering his age-31 season and will continue to lead the Chiefs’ defense in 2025 and beyond. With Heyward being elite at age 35, it’s safe to assume Jones won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
QB Patrick Mahomes, No. 6
Patrick Mahomes’ 2024 season was far from what we have witnessed from him since he became a starter. For the first time in seven seasons, he failed to reach 4,000 passing yards in the regular season. However, it was partly because the Chiefs’ passing attack was plagued with injuries, and he nevertheless came clutch in the playoffs.
“Mahomes finished 26th in yards per pass attempt (6.9) while posting +0.09 EPA per dropback, a 67.5% completion rate, and a 93.5 passer rating. He played the majority of the season without Rashee Rice and was tasked with developing Xavier Worthy on the fly last season, obstacles that a lesser signal caller would have struggled to overcome.
“Despite not posting his best statistical season, Mahomes’ value to Kansas City’s offense is undeniable. His poise, adaptability, and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments separate him from other top-tier quarterbacks and are why he is in the GOAT conversation.”
Mahomes ranked as the third-best quarterback on the list and sixth-best player overall. With Rice at his disposal in 2025 and Worthy having developed into a reliable receiver, he is poised to have a stronger season.
CB Trent McDuffie, No. 74
Trent McDuffie failed to win the Super Bowl last season for the first time since entering the league. It was also his first time playing as CB1, and he delivered on the promise, earning his second consecutive All-Pro honors after posting career highs in passes defended and interceptions.
“McDuffie excelled in coverage, allowing a 60% completion rate and an 82.9 passer rating on 102 targets (sixth-most among CBs). He gave up just 2.48 yards per reception, which ranked seventh at the position.
“McDuffie did surrender six touchdowns, but he had a heavy workload. He also has a propensity for making big plays, including seven forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 4.5 sacks over his first three seasons.”
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McDuffie is ranked as the eighth-best corner in 2025 and the 74th-best player overall. The 24-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is yet to receive an extension. But he will likely get one in the coming weeks, and after the Chiefs locked down Trey Smith, he is “next in line” to get paid.
C Creed Humphrey, No. 75
Creed Humphrey continued to lead the Chiefs’ offensive line in 2024 and made his third-straight Pro Bowl appearance. He also secured his maiden first-team All-Pro selection and finished as the 75th-best player on PFSN’s list.
“Humphrey played 97% of the Chiefs’ offensive snaps in 2024 and was as efficient as it gets, allowing zero sacks, two quarterback hits, and seven pressures in 17 games, with a 1.1% pressure rate.
“Humphrey’s 96% pass block win rate ranked sixth among interior offensive linemen last season. At just 26, he’s already the best center in the game, and his postseason success is just the cherry on top.”
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Humphrey has started every game for the Chiefs since his rookie season and has been one of the most productive interior offensive linemen in the game. He was rightly made the highest-paid center in the NFL by the Chiefs in 2024 with a four-year, $72 million deal.
Are Chiefs Ready To Contend For Super Bowl in 2025?
The Chiefs in 2025 aren’t exactly the same team anymore that won back-to-back Super Bowls, but as long as Mahomes is in Kansas City, the franchise will be a perennial contender.
While the Chiefs didn’t have a particularly strong offseason, Travis Kelce’s decision to delay retirement was probably the most important domino for the franchise. They maintained continuity by keeping Trey Smith, Hollywood Brown, and Nick Bolton.
The Chiefs kept their first two draft picks in the trenches, one on either side of the ball. As one would expect, the team was building out along the fringes. Its foundation is solid, and they should once again be labeled as a true title threat.
