Chiefs Film Room: The offense showed its true colors
By Tarek Mavani
Play #10
There was so much to like about this play, but let’s start with the fact that Smith looks to have audibled to it pre-snap. Last season, we heard about Reid allowing Smith to start making these types of call at the line and this is just the latest example of the benefits that decision is reaping.
Not only was this play setup by the read-option run earlier on this drive (Play #2), but also by the Chiefs last touchdown in the playoff game versus New England. We all know coaches spend hours poring over film trying to find an opponent’s tendencies, so you can bet they took note of West scoring against the Patriots on a read-option near the goal line.
So with that in mind, and a Smith pitch to Ware on a read-option a few minutes ago, it’s only natural for the LB to think this option is going unfold the same way. As you can see in the GIF, he overplays his hand by the smallest of margins which is all Smith needs to ice the game.
Now, is it concerning the Chiefs managed to find themselves down 21 – 3 in the first place? Ummm, yeah. Are the Chargers perhaps a better team than we thought they were? There’s a solid case to be made. Did the Chiefs just warn the entire league that this offense is going to cause major problems for opponents? Absolutely.
Chiefs GIF of the Week
Never change, Charcandrick. Never change.
