Packers vs. Chiefs: Andy Reid's creative genius returns and other lessons

Packers vs. Chiefs: Andy Reid’s creative genius returns and other lessons

By Byron Smith | Oct 29, 2019

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Matt Moore #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs replaces quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an injury if the first half against the Denver Broncos in the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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The Chiefs Can Stay Disciplined

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a penalty problem, and Green Bay has been making opponents commit penalties all season. The Chiefs have committed 54 penalties up to this game, and Green Bay has capitalized on 60 penalties by opponents up to this game.

The Kansas City Chiefs only committed 3 penalties all game.

They actually committed less penalties then Green Bay, who committed 4 penalties (and had an excessive celebration penalty they never got flagged for, but the league has since said should have been flagged and will probably send out fines for). KC also only managed to give up only 1 first down via penalty.

(Another bit note when it comes to penalties is the lack of defensive holding penalties, which have become a staple of Ward’s coverage.)

Teams can capitalize on penalties, and the Chiefs have had problems with them the last few seasons. If the Chiefs can continue to stay disciplined and keep the refs out of the game, the defense will be assisted and continue to have a fighting chance as the season goes on.

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