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Players to Watch: Chiefs vs. Patriots
Patriots Football Weekly's Andy Hart shares his players to watch for the Patriots season opening matchup against the Chiefs.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during the divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, January 16, 2016, Foxboro, MA. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 27-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) is seen in action during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks (14) lines up out wide during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Houston. Houston won 27-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Trey Flowers (98) returns a fumble for a touchdown in action against the New Orleans Saints Thursday August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) is tackles by Detroit Lions defensive back Charles Washington (45) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during an AFC Divisional NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs 18-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) returns a kickoff during an AFC Divisional NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs 18-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford (55) reacts after a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles for yardage in action agains the San Francisco 49ers Friday August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce points to the crowd after making a first down in action against the Denver Broncos during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 33-10. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)