5 reasons Washington should be concerned about Chiefs
The Washington Football Team hosts the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at FedEx Field in Week 6 action.
As you might expect, this is going to be a challenging game for Washington’s defense. The Chiefs average over 420 yards per game and almost 31 points per game. Washington’s defense yields those numbers almost weekly.
So, what can Washington do to pull off the upset? It’s going to take a perfect day from its defense, which we haven’t even seen a good half from the defense in 2021.
The Chiefs enter this game struggling a bit in their own right. Kansas City’s biggest problem is also the defense, which should be good news for Washington fans.
Here are the five primary reasons Washington should be concerned about the Chiefs on Sunday.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce
Oct 2, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass and is tackled by Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end in the NFL. He takes over games, whether it is dominating in the intermediate passing game by picking up first down after first down or beating the opposition for big plays down the middle of the field. Washington will not shut down Kelce, but it better account for him on every snap.
Oct 10, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) motions on the line of scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
No quarterback has had a better start to their NFL career than Patrick Mahomes. There’s literally nothing he can’t do on a football field. Washington will find out soon enough on Sunday. Mahomes can make every throw, from every angle, and never fears throwing into tight windows.
WR Tyreek Hill
Oct 10, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White (27) misses the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Tyreek Hill is questionable for Sunday’s game. Make no mistake, he is playing. Hill may be the most dangerous weapon in the NFL and it’s almost a crime Kansas City has a trio consisting of Mahomes, Kelce and Hill. Washington needs to make others win individual matchups and attempt to minimize Hill’s impact. And he doesn’t need any help from Washington’s defensive backs.
Andy Reid
Oct 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Andy Reid is one of the best NFL coaches of all time. Rivera has won with multiple quarterbacks with different skill sets. Washington knows Reid well from his 14 years in the NFC East, although no players or coaches remain from those days. No coach is better at Reid than adjusting to in-game situations. If something isn’t working, or a player is having a bad game, Reid will switch things up — and it usually works.
Recent Chiefs' struggles
Oct 10, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts to a call against the Buffalo Bills. during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
It’s almost unbelievable that Kansas City is 2-3. This is a different 2-3 than Washington. The Chiefs have an elite offense, which features some of the best players in the NFL. At some point, things are going to click for the Chiefs. It’s just a matter of time. Those recent struggles will end. And Washington’s recent history suggests it’s the team to help the Chiefs end those aforementioned struggles.
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