Your Kansas City Chiefs are sitting pretty at 4-0, and while they’ve had their early bye week, it’s clear the first four weeks have shown us some major trends. The biggest one? Running back Kenneth Walker III isn’t just playing well; he’s absolutely tearing up the league, leading in nearly every statistical category. This guy was their only significant offensive addition this offseason, and the reality is, he’s redefined their entire approach.
The Kenneth Walker III Show Is Just Getting Started
Seriously, the offseason narrative was all about the Chiefs’ single major offensive move being a running back. Now, it’s plain to see that move has changed everything. Walker is on the field for three-fourths of the offensive snaps, and he’s already ripped off huge plays, including a 60-yard and a 76-yard dash. The coaching staff has totally committed to this “new-old-style” offense, leaning heavily on under-center handoffs, screens, and play-action passes. They found the perfect guy to execute it, and it’s paying off big time. The only real question left is if this ground game dominance can translate when the stakes are highest in January and February.
Defense Stepping Up, Young Guns Shining
It’s not just the offense, either. The Chiefs are playing some good defense, and the coaching staff changes seem to be working. Look no further than cornerbacks Mansoor Delane and Nohl Williams. These guys are showing the skill set and makeup to become an elite tandem in the league. If they keep this up, we’ll be talking about them every single week. They’re making Andy Reid, Steve Spagnuolo, and Brett Veach look genius for letting those other guys walk. The only hang-up? A concern that the coaching staff might try to move one of them inside if there are shortcomings there.
And let’s not forget Kahlil Benson. This guy wasn’t even a priority UDFA; he fought for his roster spot through a tryout and a strong offseason. Yeah, there was some panic when he struggled in a couple of preseason games, but he earned the starting nod and has totally held his own. The coaches are giving him more help than they usually would a tackle, but Benson is performing well in the role he’s filling. He’s part of the solution, whether he’s at left tackle, another spot, or just providing depth. Beyond these standouts, Emmet Johnson, George Karlaftis, and Travis Kelce are all trending in the right direction too.
Still Work To Be Done
Despite the 4-0 start, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. There are definitely areas that need tightening up. Injuries are a problem, penalties have been frustrating, and both pass-rush and pass-protection issues have popped up. A couple of those wins were way closer than they should have been, leaving fans a bit nervous. The good news? It’s early, and they’re figuring things out while still winning. They need to address these issues to ensure their powerful new offensive identity and strong defensive trends can truly carry them deep into the season.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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