The Kansas City Chiefs have been led by their defense in past seasons. So far this year, though, the offense has been taking over.
One of the biggest shocks to start the 2017 NFL regular season was the Kansas City Chiefs upsetting the New England Patriots. It wasn’t just that it happened, though -- it was how it happened.
The Chiefs broke out option-heavy principles that allowed Kareem Hunt, Tyreek Hill, Alex Smith, and even Travis Kelce to succeed on the ground. This strategy also opened up downfield shots that Smith didn’t just take, but saw some big results from.