NFL playoffs 2018: Biggest difference-maker for each contender

By Ian Wharton | Dec 19, 2018

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Anthony Miller (17) runs after catch in the 1st quarter during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears on October 28, 2018, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 09: Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (26) after his game tying 5-yard touchdown reception on fourth down late in the fourth quarter of an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs on December 9, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Kansas City Chiefs – Damien Williams

The benefit of playing with a transcendent quarterback is that production can come out of nowhere from anyone. That’s not meant to dismiss the talent of Damien Williams, though. The veteran running back emerged suddenly with 123 total yards and two touchdowns last week after barely playing all season long.

Williams has long been a talented receiving back. Miami opted to go with cheaper options after he sought a longer deal, but had to settle for less after the market was thin. His decision to sign with the powerful Chiefs has paid off after Kareem Hunt’s release, though.

His career 8.5-yard per catch average makes him dangerous in the Chiefs’ screen game. Though not a threat on the ground, Williams doesn’t leave much meat on the bone once he can get beyond the line of scrimmage. He’s the Chiefs’ prime candidate to have a random massive contribution in the playoff.

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