NFL power rankings, playoff edition: Kicking off the Wild Card round

NFL power rankings to kick off the Wild Card round of the playoffs

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs upfield for a 96 yard kickoff return touchdown in the third quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates his first-quarter touchdown with offensive tackle Jordan Devey #65, offensive guard Parker Ehinger #79, wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas #13, quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 and wide receiver Albert Wilson #12 against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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All those problems the Chiefs had later in the season seem to be a distant memory now, and it’s vital head coach Andy Reid will get contributions from quarterback Alex Smith, running back Kareem Hunt, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce.

But the big question, of course, will be whether or not Smith can finally get over the “playoff hump” in K.C.

Or will this year result in yet another hello-and-goodbye playoff appearance?

The Chiefs host the Titans in the Wild Card round, so that should play into Kansas City’s advantage. Tennessee has had its own share of issues, so perhaps we’ll see the Chiefs make something of a deep run.

Still, Smith is probably gone next year.