After clinching their eighth consecutive AFC West title, the Kansas City Chiefs have decided to rest their starters against the Los Angeles Chargers as a precaution for next week’s Wild Card playoff matchup. With the prospects of starting in a regular season game, Kansas City’s reserves — such as backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert — acknowledge this unique opportunity that should not be taken for granted.
“It’s a great opportunity,” Gabbert told reporters after Wednesday’s practice. “I told the young guys out at walkthrough, ‘Just have fun.’ A lot of guys are going to have a great opportunity to go play for the first time, make a start for the first time.