Kansas City Chiefs: Predicting 2011 Statistics for Chiefs Offensive Players

With the 2010 NFL season less than four months away, it's time to start making predictions for the upcoming year.

The Kansas City Chiefs shocked the world with a first-place finish in the AFC West last season, and they look to repeat that feat in '11.

In the first of a two-part series, I predict the Chiefs' offensive statistics for 2011.

Enjoy.

QB Matt Cassel

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in a game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Matt Cassel had a breakout season in 2010, and he will have a few more weapons at his disposal in '11 to help him put up even better numbers.

The big issue facing Cassel is that he and the Chiefs will be going against many tough defenses this season, which will present a challenge for Tom Brady's former understudy

G: 16

CMP: 300

ATT: 476

CMP %: 58.6

YDS: 3,500

RATE: 92.0

TD: 30

INT: 15

RUSH ATT: 30

RUSH YDS: 115

AVG: 3.8

FUM: Four

SCK: 30

RB Jamaal Charles

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09: Running back Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 9, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Ph

In 2010, Jamaal Charles proved why is he one of the best backs in the league.

He made his first Pro-Bowl and rushed for over 1,400 yards while coming just 0.01 short of tying Jim Brown's all-time YPC record of 6.4 in a single season.

I expect great things again from Charles as he continues to get better with more NFL game action.

G: 16

ATT: 240

YDS: 1,510

YPC: 6.3

RUSH TD: Seven

REC: 35

YDS: 530

REC TD: Two

FUM: Two

RB Thomas Jones

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Running back Thomas Jones #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs down field in a game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Jones had a fast start to the '10 season, but like he did in 2009, the veteran faded down the stretch.

I expect him to still get a solid workload out of the backfield for the Chiefs this season, as he will once again be used to give star RB Jamaal Charles a breather and in goal-line situations as well.

G: 16

ATT: 220

YDS: 770

YPC: 3.5

RUSH TD: Five

REC: 12

YDS: 100

REC TD: Zero

FUM: Two

FB Shane Bannon

Bannon was drafted by the Chiefs in the seventh round of last month's NFL Draft.

He projects to be the starting fullback this season and has the ability to be a good check-option for Matt Cassel.

G: 16

ATT: 10

YDS: 50

YPC: 5.0

RUSH TD: One

REC: 15

YDS: 110

REC TD: Two

FUM: One

WR Dwayne Bowe

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs down field in a game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Bowe turned in his best season as a Chief in 2010, as he had over 1,100 receiving yards and led the league with 15 touchdown receptions.

With the addition of rookie Jonathan Baldwin, this should open up Bowe for more one-on-one matchups throughout the season.

However, he will still have a lot to prove, considering many teams will be looking to shut him down this year.

G: 16

REC: 75

YDS: 1,200

AVG: 16.0

TD: 12

WR Jonathan Baldwin

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bearcats on December 5, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

The Chiefs drafted Baldwin in the '11 because their offense was lacking another playmaking receiver opposite Dwayne Bowe.

The former University of Pittsburgh star should make a solid impact this season due to his size, speed and athletic ability at the wideout position.

G: 16

REC: 50

YDS: 810

AVG: 16.2

TD: Six

WR/RB Dexter McCluster

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Wide receiver Dexter McCluster #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs down field in a game against the Oakland Raiders in a game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Imag

The speedy McCluster had flashes of brilliance in his rookie season, but an ankle injury limited his impact for the most part.

The Chiefs are reportedly going to use him as a third-down back at times this season, and I expect him to help out in the passing game once again for the Chiefs.

REC: 25

YDS: 250

AVG: 10

TD: Two

ATT: 15

YDS: 107

AVG: 7.1

FUM: Two

WR Jerheme Urban

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KANSAS CITY, MI - CIRCA 2010: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Jerheme Urban of the Kansas City Chiefs poses for his 2010 NFL headshot circa 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)

Urban was injured all of last season and is now healthy and should provide some depth to a very young KC receiving corps.

Along with McCluster, he can be a good guy to plug in to three-receiver sets that KC will do from time to time this season.

G: 14

REC: 20

YDS: 200

AVG: 10.0

TDS: Two

TE Tony Moeaki

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 28: Tight end Tony Moeaki #81 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 28, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

As a rookie in 2010, Moeaki turned in the best season for a first-year TE in franchise history.

He had 47 catches for 556 yards and three touchdowns while coming up with an amazing one-handed catch in Week 3 that will be remember by Chiefs fans for many years.

He should continue to improve from his rookie year and become an even bigger part of the Chiefs offense.

G: 16

REC: 50

YDS: 610

AVG: 12.2

TD: Four

TE Leonard Pope

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 05: Leonard Pope #45 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the game against the Denver Broncos on December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The former Arizona Cardinal was brought in by Chiefs coach Todd Haley to bring some much-needed size to the KC passing game.

At 6'8", 264 lbs, Pope has been a valuable asset for QB Matt Cassel in his short time with the team.

He should continue to impact the offense when they get in the red-zone.

G: 16

REC:12

YDS: 94

AVG: 7.8

TD: Two