Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 959: Series 958 Surprises

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For two seasons, voices surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs have been incessant, and even before the team defended their Super Bowl championship, they remained unchanged.

Now, the situation has finally shifted.

Mouths refuse to admit it, but actions speak louder than words. After claiming the highest peak in the league for two consecutive years, the Kansas City Chiefs have finally grown into the biggest rival of other teams in the league, and simultaneously, the target everyone aspires to defeat.

The truth of this transformation is partially revealed in this list of the league’s top 100 players.

Among the 80 spots between the 100th and 21st positions, the Kansas City Chiefs have claimed six, dominating the league with an undeniable advantage.

Offensive group: Mitchell Schwartz, Travis Kelce.

Defensive group: Dee Ford, Chris Jones, Kendall Fuller.

Special teams: Harrison Buck.

Notably, Kelce ranks highest, placing 21st overall—just shy of the top 20. Compared to last year, his ranking has climbed three spots, showcasing his gradual maturity after years in the league.

It’s worth mentioning that among the 2018 rookies, the New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stood out, making an immediate mark in his first professional season by landing at 17th on the list.

Additionally, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard ranks 27th, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James ranks 32nd, and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield comes in at 51st.

These rookies not only made the league’s top 100 list but also achieved impressive placements, presenting remarkable performances—

Regrettably, Lamar Jackson was overlooked and excluded, failing to make the list.

This exclusion indicates, at least from the perspective of professional players, that the Baltimore Ravens’ ability to turn their season around and reach the playoffs was not due to their quarterback but rather their defensive strength.

Nonetheless, the achievement of rookies jointly making the list is noteworthy; however, this premise falls short when compared to the rookies of 2017.

Whether it’s last season or this one, the 2017 rookies have been shining brightly, proving an undeniable truth with their unparalleled performances—

2018 was heralded as the year of quarterbacks, but the outcome fell far short of expectations; 2017, on the other hand, was considered a quiet year, yet unexpectedly witnessed an explosive emergence of talent.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, New York Jets safety Jamal Adams (Jamal Adams), San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (George Kittle).

These players, among others, all successfully made the list and had breakout sophomore seasons.

A truly eye-catching phenomenon.

And this is merely the roster found at locations between the 100th and 21st positions. If we explore further, there are even more surprises awaiting.

Whether it’s the 2017 rookies or Kansas City Chiefs players defending their title, there’s no exception.

Between the 11th and 20th positions, a series of familiar names emerge.

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Yet, among them, the real surprise is someone else.

15th place, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara.

This running back, once overlooked and underestimated during the 2017 draft, has successfully surpassed competitors McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette, dazzling everyone with his brilliance.

In the league’s top 100 player list, Kamara ranks as the third-best among all running backs, even outperforming the New York Giants’ monstrous rookie Saquon Barkley.

No wonder Kamara expressed his frustrations after the National Conference championship game,

"I really want to compete against Li Wei. I have confidence I can prove that I am the league’s number one running back."

Especially after Todd Gurley was completely neutralized by the Kansas City Chiefs’ run defense on the Super Bowl stage, Kamara could only stew in resentment at home.

13th place, Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt.

Following two consecutive injury-plagued seasons, Watt has proven through action that as long as he stays healthy, he remains the nightmare of quarterbacks and running backs alike.

Sadly, the team as a whole fell short, and Watt once again faltered in the playoffs during the wild card round, succumbing to the Indianapolis Colts with a significant margin of defeat, defeated before achieving anything noteworthy.

Nonetheless, with Watson steadily developing, the Houston Texans have recognized that Watt’s career peak likely won’t last long. Their offseason actions have visibly accelerated, quickly recruiting talent in hopes of grasping the tail end of Watt’s prime and launching another push for the Super Bowl.

Still, the truly extraordinary awaits further ahead.

If the players ranked between 20th and 11th are already so thrilling, one can only imagine how astonishing and shocking the top 10 players must be.

Thump thump, thump thump, countless gazes gather together.

People often say that making the league’s top 100 player list in itself is an extremely rare honor, though occasional exceptions may arise.

For example, Peyton Manning’s 2012 season.

Under the influence of subjective factors, the top 100 player list isn’t always universally "accepted."

But the top 10 ranking is a whole different story—a league apart.

Even among the elite quarterbacks, maintaining a position in the top 10 requires delivering top-tier consistent performances during the regular season—

Brees dropped out of the top 10 in 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2017, albeit ranking 11th three times, but still falling just shy of top 10 placement.

Rodgers similarly dropped out twice in 2011 and 2014, and those were also both 11th place finishes, yet ultimately he was not in the top 10.

Since the list’s establishment in 2011, the only player to consistently remain in the top 10 every year was Brady; unfortunately, this streak was broken in 2020 when Brady fell to 14th.

Top 10 is already this strict, let alone aiming for the number one spot.

To reach the pinnacle with universally acknowledged strength, competitors and divisional rivals must be willing to cast their votes for that player, allowing them to claim the top spot on the "Top 100 Players" list.

Perhaps the only exception was last year, a season marked by intense rivalry and minimal differences among players. Brady narrowly claimed the top spot by relying on his legacy from previous years.

In summary, topping the "Top 100 Players" list is an unparalleled honor within the league. Every player dreams of conquering the league someday—not by relying on media or fans but by truly earning the respect of their peers with indisputable performances, ascending to the list’s summit.

Such recognition, in some respects, may even surpass the difficulty of winning regular season MVP honors.

However, while there is only room for one at the top spot, the top 10 offers slightly broader recognition, ensuring that every position garners its share of attention.

Its importance is without question.

Finally, after prolonged buildup and anticipation, the top 10 players on the league’s "Top 100" list are officially revealed, sending shockwaves across the league and beyond.