Biggest X-Factors for Chiefs vs. Patriots AFC Divisional-Round Showdown

To kick off the divisional round of the 2016 NFL playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will battle it out for a spot in the AFC Championship Game.

With star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin hampered by a high ankle sprain, who can the Chiefs rely upon for offense? Which Patriots defender will prove critical in Saturday's divisional-round matchup?

Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms examine the top X-factors of upcoming duel in the video above.