Patrick Mahomes lit up the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, tossing an incredibly efficient 20/24 for an 83.3% completion percentage. That’s his highest single-game mark since Week 15 of 2022, according to SumerSports. But get this: Kansas City only put up 24 points, making the win feel almost muted despite Mahomes’ laser show. The offense was absolutely clicking, averaging over seven yards per play for most of the game, yet the score didn’t quite reflect how easy they made it look at times.
Andy Reid Spills The Beans on The Low Score
So what gives? On Monday, head coach Andy Reid jumped on a video conference call and dropped the truth. He explained why the Chiefs couldn’t hit the scoring totals they put up in Weeks 1 and 2. “I thought we handled the pass game pretty well,” Reid said. “We didn’t have a ton of plays; we were in the 40s on that, and normally you’re up a little higher in the 60 or 70 area.” See? It wasn’t that the offense wasn’t dangerous; they just didn’t get as many chances. The underdog Dolphins actually held the ball for nearly 10 more minutes! Even with that time of possession disadvantage, the Chiefs’ offense still finished enough of their opportunities to win by two touchdowns. Reid added that he thought the balance was good and Kenneth Walker still had a productive day in the run and pass game, which opened things up for bigger plays in the air.
Wideout Workhorses and a Mahomes Scare
Reid also called out his top two wideouts by snap count: Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Rice was a beast, pulling in a game-high seven catches for 88 yards, with 55 of those coming after the catch! Reid loved what he saw, saying Rice made “physical, good, strong catches.” He even compared Rice to a running back at wide receiver, noting how physical he is once he gets the ball. Worthy, who led the team in snaps for the second straight week, only had one big moment: a 17-yard completion on the sideline. Reid said it was a “nice job” on an intermediate throw and that Worthy is “busting his tail,” feeling better every week with a shoulder issue.
And speaking of feeling better, you know Mahomes is probably still sore after that roughing the passer penalty! Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson laid him out with an obliteration of a hit. Reid joked, “It was more than a chiropractor could do. I think every bone in his body cracked on that one.” But you know Mahomes, he “got back up and kept firing.” Just another Sunday for the guy, right?
The Chiefs head into next week with that win under their belt, knowing their offense is firing on all cylinders even when the play count is low. It’s an interesting trend to watch: how often can they keep putting up big yards per play despite not having a ton of snaps? It’s all about making every single opportunity count, and against the Dolphins, they did just that.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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