Matt McMullen - Chiefs.com
After tallying 13 victories through their first 14 games, it's no surprise that the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are well represented on the 2021 AFC Pro Bowl roster.
The Chiefs earned seven nominations for a Pro Bowl that won't actually take place this year. This year's game will be held virtually and played on "Madden NFL 21." The Chiefs' seven selections include quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left tackle Eric Fisher, defensive tackle Chris Jones, safety Tyrann Mathieu and defensive end Frank Clark.
Here's a closer look at all seven of the Chiefs' Pro Bowl nods.
Mahomes earned his third-consecutive nomination this year after compiling yet another MVP-worthy campaign. The 25-year-old quarterback leads the NFL in passing yards (4,462) to go along with 36 touchdown strikes and just five interceptions. Mahomes has thrown a touchdown pass in 24 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the league.
Kelce is putting together perhaps the best season at the tight end position in NFL history. With 1,318 receiving yards on the year, Kelce is just 59 yards shy of the all-time single-season receiving yards record by a tight end with two games to go. Kelce has 98 catches on the season, marking his third consecutive season with 95+ grabs.
Hill was named to his fifth-career Pro Bowl on Monday as he continues to find the end zone at the top rate in the NFL. Hill leads the league in total touchdowns with 17 (2 rushing, 15 receiving). The five-year veteran has tallied 1,211 receiving yards on the year and is just five catches shy of setting a new career high.
Fisher is back on the Pro Bowl roster this season for the second time in his career. The Chiefs' left tackle has started all 14 games this year. Fisher has also gotten into the end zone this season, catching a touchdown pass from Mahomes against Baltimore early in the year.
Jones earned his second-consecutive Pro Bowl nod. Jones' 52 pressures rank fifth among all defensive linemen in the NFL, per PFF, while his 18 quarterback hits lead that group. The five-year veteran has 6.5 sacks on the season to lead Kansas City.
Mathieu earned the second Pro Bowl nod of his career after tallying six interceptions so far this year. Mathieu ranks third in the NFL in picks and brought one back for a touchdown in Week 4 against New England.
Clark was also named to his second-straight Pro Bowl after tallying five sacks and 12 quarterback hits this season. The veteran pass-rusher has 40 pressures on the year and 15 hurries since Week 9.
