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Chiefs: Are Andy Reid and Justin Houston the fix?

By Ryan Tracy

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Smith improves as the Run Game Takes Off

One of the by products produced by the running game having such success shows up in the passing game. Its a classic strategy that the running game will help the play-action passing game, but it takes more than just rushing well. The quarterback is imperative too. Alex Smith noticeably improved in his pay-action fakes in Oakland. He can be very effective when he performs the play action like this. Here’s one example.

 AFC West Power Rankings

Raiders tumble and Chiefs rise this week in the AFC West. If the teams played today on a neutral field, this is how its plays out at this point in the season.

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