Chiefs can make statement in likely playoff preview
By Ryan Tracy
The Chiefs defense is improving as an overall unit and that says something. After three games, it ranks 11th in total yards allowed and passing yards allowed. Most importantly, the Chiefs defense now ranks third in the AFC in points allowed.
Only New England and Baltimore have allowed fewer points in 2016. That will certainly be tested with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Bell, but it’s a very good foundation for this young roster. At the end of the day, both of these teams are likely going to be playoff teams. A win this week will make a statement.
Can the Guards Right this Offense?
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The offense is a different story altogether. In particular, the offensive line has struggled. The truth is that is very difficult to improve without some consistency along the line. The Chiefs have played with a different starting offensive line each and every week this season.
Luck may be turning for this unit in week 4. This week saw both starting guards, Parker Ehinger and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, back at practice. Ehinger is still limited, but improving. That is good news for the run game. The offense recorded its season-low average yards per carry versus the Jets. Having the starting guards back, particularly LDT, will boost that aspect of the offense.