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Broncos vs. Chiefs third quarter recap

Following three consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs endured an uncharacteristic postseason absence, during which they saw the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots for the title behind a dominant ground game. That display reinforced Kansas City's existing desire to bolster its backfield.

To secure a premier ball-carrier, a franchise typically cautious with major free-agent spending committed $43.05 million over three years to Kenneth Walker III. The newly signed starter saw virtually no action in exhibition games, taking part in just a few snaps alongside the rest of the starting unit.