The second half of the season is underway for the Kansas City Chiefs with Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans.

Let’s take a look back at the first half of the season and recognize some of the standout players for the Chiefs. Find our awards for the midseason offensive, defensive and special teams MVPs, Unsung Heroes, rookies and more below:

Offensive MVP: WR Tyreek Hill The reason I’m going with Hill over anyone else for the Offensive MVP is that his… The reason I’m going with Hill over anyone else for the Offensive MVP is that his success has directly impacted the offensive success for both Patrick Mahomes and Matt Moore. When Hill was out with injury and Mahomes was still healthy, the offense struggled to do what it does best. When Hill returned and Moore took over for an injured Mahomes, Hill was also the key to playing successful and winning football. He just opens up so many opportunities for the offense that wouldn’t be there without his game-breaking speed, and for that he earns the Offensive MVP award. more

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Top Offensive Rookie: WR Mecole Hardman Hardman has impressed on limited opportunities. He was sprung into action due to the early injuries… Hardman has impressed on limited opportunities. He was sprung into action due to the early injuries to Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. By the home opener in Week 3, he had a game where he’d led the Chiefs in receiving yards. Despite a few rookie gaffes, Hardman has proved to be a worthy investment for the Chiefs, showcasing dangerous speed and a skill set that can complement the receivers the team already has. more

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Offensive Unsung Hero: RT Mitchell Schwartz Schwartz is no stranger to praise from Chiefs Kingdom, but not enough attention is being paid… Schwartz is no stranger to praise from Chiefs Kingdom, but not enough attention is being paid to what’s looking like the best season of his career. Through nine games he’s allowed just 10 pressures and no sacks. He’s only been called for two penalties the entire season and he’s still the most dominant run blocker on the team. more

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Best Trade Acquisition: DE Emmanuel Ogbah Ahead of the season, Brett Veach acquired Ogbah from the Browns for the price of DB… Ahead of the season, Brett Veach acquired Ogbah from the Browns for the price of DB Eric Murray. Little did the Chiefs know at the halfway point of the season, Ogbah would be the team sack leader (4.5). He’s become a crucial piece in a defensive line rotation that has seen both starters in Frank Clark and Alex Okafor miss extended time. For the price of a DB that wouldn’t have made the Chiefs’ roster, that’s easily worth the award for best trade acquisition. more

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Defensive MVP: CB Charvarius Ward I knew big things were in store for Ward after his tremendous performance in 2018’s AFC… I knew big things were in store for Ward after his tremendous performance in 2018’s AFC championship game. He’s picked up right where he left off and is on his way to becoming a shutdown corner for the Chiefs. He’s making one-handed interceptions against Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and crucial pass breakups on third down. He’s a willing tackler in run defense. In Week 9 against the Vikings, he allowed three receptions on seven targets for just 24 yards. He’s playing some really good football right now, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. more

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Top Defensive Rookie: S Juan Thornhill Thornhill might not be filling up the box score, but he’s still doing impressive things. He’s… Thornhill might not be filling up the box score, but he’s still doing impressive things. He’s shown off great range from the deep safety position. He’s allowed less than a tenth of a yard per coverage snap as of Week 8, and hadn’t allowed 10 or more yards in a single game. Tyrann Mathieu recently said that Thornhill will “lose his mind if you tell him that he can’t do something.” Hopefully, that chip on his shoulder leads to continued dominance. more

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Defensive Unsung Hero: LB Reggie Ragland Ragland was the odd man out of the linebacker corps to start the season. He wasn’t… Ragland was the odd man out of the linebacker corps to start the season. He wasn’t made active on game day until Week 3. For the next four Weeks, Ragland only saw 19 defensive snaps. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo made an adjustment in Week 7 against the Broncos, moving Ragland to the starting Sam linebacker spot. His presence has vastly improved the Chiefs’ run defense, but he’s also been an animal rushing the passer, with a sack and multiple pressures on the season. more

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Special Teams MVP: K Harrison Butker Butker has seen a few misses on field goals and extra points, but he’s also come… Butker has seen a few misses on field goals and extra points, but he’s also come up big when it has counted the most. You look around the league and find teams struggling to find a starter. Meanwhile, Butker is nailing a 54-yarder to tie up a game and drilling a partially blocked field goal to win a game. You see how much effort and work this guy puts into his craft, and that’s how you know that he’s a special player. more

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