Kansas City has always had an electric offense. Head coach Andy Reid has been able to adapt his offense to his skill players. Kansas City’s offense was shaken up when Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Seven games into the season the Kansas City’s offense hasn’t missed a beat. Kansas City’s electric offense was on full display against the San Franciso 49ers. Andy Reid’s team scored over 40 points and was red-hot in the second half. Patrick Mahomes passed for 423 yards, threw three touchdowns, and one interception.
Kansas City Chiefs Electric Offense in 2021
Kansas City’s offense wasn’t as electric in 2021. Fans were used to seeing big plays from Kansas City’s offense. However, the Chiefs struggled to get in sync and teams limited the Chief’s offense. Seven weeks into the 2021 season the Chiefs were 3-4 and were prone to turnovers. Clyde Edwards-Helaire fumbled the ball against the Ravens, Mahomes threw multiple interceptions, and the offense was shooting itself in the foot. Last season, Andy Reid said guys were doing abnormal things on the gridiron.
Reid’s offense struggled last season because of how defenses were playing the Chiefs. Defenses played a lot of cover two which limited the Chief’s opportunities for big plays. In a cover two defense safeties cover both halves of the field to limit deep balls. Cover two really did a number on the Kansas City Chiefs’ electric offense.
Kansas City Chiefs Electric Offense in 2022
JUJU ON THAT BEAT 🕺
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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 23, 2022
The Chief’s offense has been more electric this season. Kansas City Chief’s electric offense currently ranks second in the NFL. Andy Reid’s offense is averaging 403.3 yards per game, 31.9 points per game, and 107.3 rushing yards per game. These numbers are surprising because Tyreek Hill is no longer in Kansas City. Hill was a swiss army knife who could do it all. Hill ran jet-sweeps and deep routes, was used as a decoy, and occasionally lined up in the backfield. The question in everyone’s mind was: how would the Chiefs replace Tyreek Hill’s production?
Andy Reid and Offensive Coordinator Eric Bienemy are putting their players in position to make plays. Travis Kelce has 553 receiving yards and has scored seven touchdowns. Juju Smith-Schuster has gotten more comfortable in the offense and has scored two touchdowns. Marquez Valdez-Scantling has taken Hill’s role as a deep threat. Valdez Scantling hasn’t scored a touchdown but has been making plays. Mecole Hardman had a big day against the 49ers. Hardman scored three touchdowns and is getting more opportunities. Justin Watson has made the most of his snaps and scored two touchdowns. Running backs Isaiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Jerrick McKinnon have provided a spark in the run game.
The Chief’s offense has still struggled at times against cover two defenses, but they are finding ways to score points and win games.
The Future??
Welcome to the squad, Kadarius! Let's work 😤#ChiefsKingdom | @0fficialC2N pic.twitter.com/nK85p87LVC
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 28, 2022
Kansas City is always looking to improve its electric offense. General manager Brett Veach recently acquired Kadarius Toney from the New York Giants. Veach has been candid about his goal to surround Mahomes with offensive playmakers. The Chiefs have always drafted offensive players. Most recently, drafting Isaiah Pacheco and Skyy Moore. Mahomes is in his prime and will continue to get better. Andy Reid is one of the best offensive minds in the league and will continue to scheme up plays.
Kansas City is currently on a bye week. The Kansas City Chiefs’ electric offense returns home to take on the Tennessee Titans on November 6.
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