It happened for the first time on Monday night Kansas City Chiefs He scored more than 28 points in 19 regular season games. The performance was reminiscent of the ones they last put together in the postseason. After months of tinkering with offensive plays, they found a successful formula and carried it to a Super Bowl victory. That recipe consisted of the running game, the best tight end of all time and a reliable wide receiver.

Accordingly New Generation StatisticsKansas City currently ranks third in the league in rushing success rate. Their definition is the share of runs that result in positive EPA, which can be viewed as those that help “keep the offense on schedule.” This allowed the Chiefs to stay afloat offensively while figuring out the passing game amid injuries and moving parts.

Owned by Kareem Hunt added great value Since I’ve been back to Kansas City. His skill set fits nicely with the Chiefs’ current version of the running game. He follows his blocks and takes what is prepared for him, especially on home runs. This kept the offense in front of the sticks and helped them have the third-best offense in the NFL. Having Hunt’s one-two punch and Isiah Pacheco Come playoff time, he can weaken opposing defenses, as the Chiefs did primarily with Pacheco last year.

Travis Kelce said on Monday: The most productive game in NFL history For pass catchers ages 35 and over. Death of the greatest tight end ever overinflated. It was just this calendar year that the NFL roughly reviewed its best offerings. He hasn’t been the same player from game to game over the last two regular seasons, but when the Chiefs needed a play he delivered.

Kelce sacrificed his 1,000-yard rush last season to best prepare for the playoff run. That seemed to be the goal going into this year. Kansas City limited the number of snaps and target share (early) to ease the burden on their shoulders. The goal is to get the best version of Kelce in the postseason, because there’s a long history of that being his best in the most crucial moments.

Many, like Kelce, have said that DeAndre Hopkins is no longer a top-tier impact player. But his impact was greatly felt in his first two weeks in Kansas City. In Week 9, it seemed like he was everywhere, making plays all night long, including two touchdowns. The chemistry was already established with the quarterback and will only continue to get stronger. The addition of Hopkins gives the offense a reliable outside scoring threat that will take attention away from Kelce.

This past postseason, Rashee Rice emerged as a wide receiver the offense could use as a second option. With him being out of seasonHopkins seems to be that guy. trade for Hopkins It also helps take the pressure off Xavier Worthy, who can now move at a more consistent pace and is only expected to make a few jumps in the game rather than being the focal point of the passing attack.

The Chiefs found their formula in last year’s postseason, which helped them win another Super Bowl. We saw that again on Monday night as he put together his best offensive performance of the season. Even with another tough stretch on offense, they can use this scheme to complete their quest for a third straight ring.

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