The Kansas City Chiefs have been a dominant force in the National Football League since quarterback Patrick Mahomes took over as starter in 2018. With an explosive offense that has led to three Super Bowl championships, fans are eager to see how the team will perform this season.
However, last year’s campaign ended with a disappointing Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. One area of concern was the lack of explosiveness on offense, particularly with Mahomes’ receiving corps. Tight end Travis Kelce had an impressive season, but his production took a step back when several players failed to step up.
The team’s inability to get consistent passing yards was a major issue. Rookie Xavier Worthy filled in for injured Rashee Rice, but no player reached over 1,000 receiving yards last season. With the regular season approaching, the question is whether the Chiefs have done enough to improve their receiving corps and if their offense will be underrated this year.
NFL analyst Mina Kimes recently discussed the team’s prospects, saying she believes the Chiefs’ offense will finish as a top-five unit or just outside it. Kimes pointed out that while the offense wasn’t explosive throughout last season, they were efficient, finishing in the top 10 in success rate and having the highest time of possession per drive.
The introduction of Rashee Rice back into the mix is expected to be significant, despite his impending suspension for a few games. Kimes believes it’s being underestimated, and that having Rice on the team for most of the season will make a big difference.
Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/kansas-city-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-rashee-rice-xavier-worthy-andy-reid