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5 bold predictions for Kansas City Chiefs in 2021

By Rucker Haringey

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Chiefs bold predictions, Mecole Hardman
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 27: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

2. Mecole Hardman will catch 80+ passes

If Kelce is going to catch significantly fewer passes in 2021 then it’s obvious someone on the offense will need to pick up the slack. Hardman is the pass-catcher in line to get an increased workload this season.

The young speedster caught 41 balls for 560 yards and four touchdowns last season. Expect most of those totals to roughly double this year. His speed on the perimeter makes him an exciting potential safety blanket for Mahomes.

Tyreek Hill is still going to be the guy taking the top off of opposing secondaries. Kelce will still make his impact on deep seam routes. That leaves a ton of room for Hardman to roam on short and intermediate throws. His ability to produce yards after the catch is what gives him a chance to blossom into a star this season.

If Kansas City brings in another wide receiver in April’s draft it could derail this prediction, but Hardman is in a terrific spot on the current depth chart. Chiefs fans and fantasy football players should expect big things from him in 2021.

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