Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (23) intercepts the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) celebrates with teammate cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)