Chiefs Chiefs' winning streak masks sputtering offense - Page 2

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 01:10 AM

http://www.wfmz.com/sports/chiefs-wi...ense/165501605

By: The Sports Xchange
Posted: Nov 16, 2016 07:17 PM EST
Updated: Nov 16, 2016 07:17 PM EST

Given the circumstances of the past year, it seems there's only the slightest chance the Kansas City Chiefs will lose during the regular season.

Ten consecutive victories at the end of the 2015 season were followed by a 7-2 record over the current schedule; no team in the NFL can match that type of winning ... during the regular season. Those 17 wins are three more than Seattle (14-4-1) and four ahead of New England (13-6) and Denver (13-7) in that time span.

Andy Reid and his staff have produced a balanced team on both offense and defense, that's been the textbook definition of complementary football. They are the NFL's under-the-radar contender, with few superstars on the roster.

But a five-game winning streak has provided a bit of cover for a large and nasty looking pimple growing on the Chiefs' 2016 season. Reid's offense is struggling to score points, with just one touchdown over the last two games. Kansas City has not reached the end zone in its last seven quarters of play.

"Three weeks ago we were kind of right there doing our thing, doing well in the third down and doing well in the red zone," Reid said. "Our third-down percentage the last two weeks has just been terrible. We have to take care of that first."

They are now ranked No. 26 in offensive yards at 332.8 yards per game. The Chiefs have 16 offensive touchdowns, ranking them No. 27 in the league.

And, there are those pesky third down and red zone problems that were very visible in the 20-17 victory over Carolina last Sunday.

On third downs, they converted just twice in 12 chances, an ugly 17 percent conversion rate. The Chiefs made three trips inside the Carolina 20-yard line. In six plays there, they gained just three yards. Quarterback Alex Smith did not complete any of his four passes. They settled for three field goals.

For the 2016 season, they are in the No. 29 spot among the league's 32 teams on third downs, with an overall conversion rate of 34.7 percent. They are tied for No. 30 in touchdown success in the red zone, with 12 scores on 30 opportunities or 40 percent of the time. Only Washington carries a lower touchdown percentage at 38.9 percent.

"I felt like we've been out of character the last two of weeks," said Smith, who missed the Jacksonville game after taking two blows to the head in the previous game. "I think everyone on offense would agree. I think we all want to get back to our form and play the way we're capable of.

"It's a lot of things, being better on first and second down. It's also critical situations like third down and red zone. Those are difference-makers in games. If you play well on those downs, your chances of winning greatly increase."

The Chiefs seldom turn the ball over - just one turnover in the five-game streak and only eight on the season - and pass protection has improved as they've allowed nine sacks in the five victories.

It's penalties that have hurt the offense, putting the Chiefs in bad third down situations and keeping them out of the end zone. Over the last two games, Kansas City picked up a first down only three times in 26 third down chances.

"We have these third and gazillion yards," Reid said. "There have been too many penalties that are working into that and putting us into long yardage situations. We have to take care of that first.

"We have to stay aggressive in the red zone. But there is a time and place to check it down or run it; I have to make sure I'm giving the guys the opportunity to do that."

Pasta Little Brioni · 11-17-2016, 07:38 AM

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oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybcaitlyn

Three things need to happen next year. Reid fire himself from calling plays. Dump Alex Smith and hire Norv turner a true OC.

I don't know who the chiefs can replace smith with next year draft is suppose to be pretty terrible for QB's.

But regardless of how the season goes andy needs to Hire a real OC and give up play calling.

**Dartgod** · 11-17-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Two horrible years of offense the writing is on the wall for playoff's SUCK IT you freaking homers need to

and admit the offense is shit you can enjoy a winning season and still smell the shit from the offense a mile away.

The difference between you and I (other than the fact that you are a colossal dipshit) is that I don't care. It's entertainment to me. They win, great. They lose, oh well. There are more important things in my life than basing my happiness on the fortunes of an NFL team.

**HemiEd** · 11-17-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Offense has struggled for two seasons now. It's pretty clear what the problem is.

Yep, damaged goods that have been paid

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

The difference between you and I (other than the fact that you are a colossal dipshit) is that I don't care. It's entertainment to me. They win, great. They lose, oh well. There are more important things in my life than basing my happiness on the fortunes of an NFL team.

Well unlike you a (BITCH) I want a championship some day or better yet some balance either we have a balling offense or a balling defense we can have a balance team.

I'm not gonna be no blind homer and pop a beer and enjoy the win's with out pointing out the flaws.

rico · 11-17-2016, 07:54 AM

threebag · 11-17-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I don't know who the chiefs can replace smith with next year draft is suppose to be pretty terrible for QB's.

Then shut the **** up. You would think Alex was as horrible a QB as you are a ****ing fan.

Your like a bitch, team is doing all they can and you're flapping your cock holster and eating Bon Bons

threebag · 11-17-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I'm not gonna pop a beer and enjoy the win's with out pointing out the flaws.

Are you a woman?

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

Then shut the **** up. You would think Alex was as horrible a QB as you are a ****ing fan.

Your like a bitch, team is doing all they can and you're flapping your cock holster and eating Bon Bons

There not doing Shit they could have drafted Carr or traded up for Paxton Don't ever say there doing shit on offense cause they haven't done jackshit every year I come on here banging the draft the WR drum and I have to fight with you tards about how there is good depth in the 3rd-4th rounds.

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

Are you a woman?

I'm a sports fan that see's a glaring flaw with the chiefs and refuse to put on the blinders you can blow me....

threebag · 11-17-2016, 07:59 AM

All Hail the third and fourth rounds

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rico

its more then this Foles look terrible vs jags I would say the system is 30% of why our offense blows

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

All Hail the third and fourth rounds

Yea... cause conley is lighting up the scoreboards huh... Freaking moron.

Mr. Plow · 11-17-2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

So sorry that you can't simply enjoy a winning season.

Dumbass...

Love the mentality around here. You are either a full on homer or full on hater. It's not an either/or situation.

Nobody can be happy that we are winning and concerned that the offense is a liability at this point.

oaklandhater · 11-17-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Love the mentality around here. You are either a full on homer or full on hater. It's not an either/or situation.

Nobody can be happy that we are winning and concerned that the offense is a liability at this point.

Only the homers are tossing this shit

You can't talk chiefs football on here unless there losing

Screw Dane and all his ilk.

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