Perhaps the coach with the best record in football — and in Chiefs history — could get some recognition. Don’t bet on it.

The Chiefs look poised to make another deep playoff run en route to a potential third consecutive Super Bowl victory, having secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with the ability to rest starters in Week 18 on top of the first-round postseason bye.

The Chiefs appear to be one of the hottest teams in the NFL and in history (on paper), but that's not necessarily the case.