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.
#Chiefs Alex Smith was more effective passing as a result of the running game. He used play-action fakes extremely well vs Oakland pic.twitter.com/xbqeosb1oI
— Ryan - RogueAPC.com Performance Consulting (@RyanTracyNFL) October 20, 2016
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.
What do you think, Addicts?