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The Chiefs have a ton of trouble defending tight ends, with the statistics showing it. Vegas' tight end duo — Bowers and Michael Meyer — torched the Kansas City secondary, combining for 14 receptions for a whopping 168 yards and a touchdown. Miami's Greg Dulcich hit them for five catches and 55 yards, which came two weeks after Evan Engram (4-43-1) put in a solid shift in Denver's season-opening loss to the Chiefs.
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Barner positioned for breakout against Chiefs' weak tight end defense; source backs TD and 25+ yards.

The source identifies Barner as a potential breakout candidate against Kansas City despite a quiet start (15 catches on 24 targets for 138 yards, no receiving touchdowns). The reasoning: the Chiefs have significant trouble defending tight ends. Evidence includes Vegas' tight end duo (Bowers and Michael Meyer) combining for 14 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown; Miami's Greg Dulcich posting 5 catches and 55 yards; and Evan Engram (4-43-1) putting in a solid shift in Denver's season-opening loss to the Chiefs. The source likes the price on Barner to score and backs him to clear his alternate receiving yards total.

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