Chiefs roster for Super Bowl 58: Starters, backups, depth chart for AFC champs vs. 49ers
The Kansas City Chiefs have built their roster into one of the NFL's best over the past six seasons.
They have the results to prove it.
The Chiefs are playing in their fourth Super Bowl in five seasons, and they are aiming for their third title during that span. They've done it with smart drafting by general manager Brett Veach, who has found the perfect ingredients for coach Andy Reid and his staff.
The explosive offense that we've seen in the past isn't quite the same, but the defense is largely better. The Chiefs' offense ranked ninth in total yards per game (351.3) and 15th in scoring (21.8 points per game). On defense, they were second in total yards per game (289.8) and second in scoring (17.3).
Here is how the Chiefs roster stacks up heading into Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers:
Chiefs offense
RWR: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Justyn Ross
LWR: Justin Watson, Mecole Hardman
LT: Donovan Smith, Wanya Morris
LG: Nick Allegretti
C: Creed Humphrey
RG: Trey Smith, Mike Caliendo
RT: Jawaan Taylor, Lucas Niang
TE: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Blake Bell
QB: Patrick Mahomes , Blaine Gabbert
RB: Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, La'Mical Perine
SWR: Rashee Rice, Richie James
* — questionable
Chiefs defense
LDE: George Karlaftis, Malik Herring, BJ Thompson
RDT: Tershawn Wharton
LDT: Chris Jones, Neil Farrell
RDE: Mike Danna, Felix Anudike-Uzomah
WLB: Willie Gay, Leo Chenal, Darius Harris
MLB: Nick Bolton, Cole Christiansen
SLB: Drue Tranquill, Jack Cochrane
RCB: Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams
LCB: L'Jarius Sneed, Ekow Boye-Doe
SS: Justin Reid, Deon Bush
FS: Mike Edwards, Chamarri Conner
NB: Trent McDuffie, Nic Jones
Chiefs special teams
P: Tommy Townsend
K: Harrison Butker
LS: James Winchester
H: Tommy Townsend
KO: Harrison Butker
PR: Richie James, Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney
KR: Richie James, Mecole Hardman
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chiefs roster for Super Bowl 2024: Depth chart, starters, backups