The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting pretty at a perfect 4-0 after Week 4, one of only three NFL teams still undefeated, and the national media is already penciling them in for an even better record. But get this: their “soft” upcoming schedule, according to Yahoo! Sports, includes a trip to Lumen Field in Week 7, and some folks seem to have completely forgotten what happens when you step into our house.
That KC Running Back Is Balling Out, No Cap
Okay, we gotta give credit where it’s due: the Chiefs are looking legit. They just battled the Las Vegas Raiders and came out on top, staying perfect. NFL.com even said lesser teams would’ve crumbled against the scrappy Raiders, but KC delivered “game-altering plays” in the fourth quarter with their “balanced, dynamic offense.” But the real headline for them has been running back Kenneth Walker III. This dude is tearing it up. ESPN’s Nate Taylor said “In Walker we trust,” and that Coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy “have no excuses to ever abandon the running game” with him healthy. Walker leads the entire NFL with a ridiculous 537 rushing yards and has six total touchdowns for his team. The Athletic even pointed out he joined Billy Sims as the only NFL players ever to hit at least 175 yards from scrimmage in three of their first four games with a new squad. After years of struggling to run the ball, the Chiefs signed the reigning Super Bowl MVP to a deal worth more than $14 million a season, and it’s looking like a steal right now. Even with Patrick Mahomes at QB, Walker has “completely transformed” their offense, allowing Mahomes to make “more deep completions.”
Chiefs’ Receiver Woes Could Be Our Opportunity
Here’s where it gets interesting though, especially for us. While K.C. is rolling, they’re taking some hits. They just lost receivers Tyquan Thornton to a dislocated left ankle and Rashee Rice to a right hamstring injury. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio didn’t mince words, saying they “need help at receiver, badly.” CBSSports.com even suggested they “have to reach out to Tyreek Hill.” So, while they’re undefeated, there’s a crack in that armor. This is huge, right? Especially when you look at Yahoo! Sports predicting a “soft” schedule for them, leading to an 8-2 or better start. They list games against the Chargers, Broncos, Jets, Falcons, and Cardinals as likely wins. But they *did* say “the game at the Seahawks will be very tough.” *Very tough* is an understatement, folks. Our 12s know what we bring to Lumen Field, especially when a national media outlet tries to treat our home game like just another notch on a soft schedule.
So, yeah, the Chiefs are 4-0, and the national pundits are hyped. They’ve got Kenneth Walker III absolutely cooking, but they’re also limping into their bye week with receiver issues. Meanwhile, our Seahawks just put up 30 points on the Chargers for a huge 30-23 win! We’re showing we can ball out. When Week 7 rolls around and the Chiefs head into the Emerald City, you *know* Lumen Field is gonna be absolutely deafening. Those guys are gonna find out real fast that “soft schedule” doesn’t apply when you’re playing the 12s. We’ve gotta show them exactly what “very tough” really means. Get ready, Seattle, this one’s gonna be a statement!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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