Chiefs' Offense: Time to Shake Things Up

After a season that left them with a sour taste, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense is in desperate need of a revamp. Their predictable play style was a major issue, ranking last in the NFL with just 10% of their snaps featuring play-action.

Key Issues

Predictable Play Style

• Play-Action Usage: Only 10% of snaps featured play-action, ranking last in the NFL.
• RPO Reliance: Used RPOs on 14.3% of plays, the most in the league. When Patrick Mahomes was at the helm, he passed the ball 92.1% of the time on these plays.
• No-Huddle Offense: Went no-huddle on only 2.5% of plays, ranking 31st in the league.
• Motion: Used motion on only 49.8% of snaps, giving defenses more time to set up.

Head Coach Andy Reid's Insights

• Emphasized the importance of earning respect from defenses.
• Believes a strong run game, especially on first and second downs, will help keep defenses guessing.

Patrick Mahomes' Admission

• Acknowledged the team's inconsistencies throughout the season.
• Took responsibility, stating that it starts with him and needs to spread throughout the entire offense.

The Road Ahead

The Chiefs have a lot of work ahead. They need to diversify their playbook, improve their run game, and bring more unpredictability to their offense. With the motivation to bounce back stronger next year, the Chiefs are aiming to regain their footing and return to their winning ways.