KANSAS CITY CHIEFS [6-11]
WEEK 1 COMPREHENSIVE
Primary TargetTravis Kelce (845 Yards / 36 Years Old)
Workload LeaderKareem Hunt (609 Rush Yds / 14 TDs)
Red Zone UsagePatrick Mahomes (Quick Outs/Slants)
Deep ThreatXavier Worthy (Speed Burner)
Pressure SourceChris Jones (Elite 3-Tech)
D-ShellSpagnuolo "NASCAR" Fronts
League Standing & Trends
The Chiefs had a down year offensively, ranking 21st in scoring. Mahomes averaged a floor of 29 fantasy points but lacked consistency from his WR corps. The defense remains elite in "Points Allowed" (6th) but struggles to stop the pass (23rd).
Offensive Scheme
They run a West Coast offense emphasizing Kelce in the middle. With Rashee Rice returning, Mahomes has better spacing, but they often struggle to sustain drives, leading to a low "Plays per Game" average.
Defensive Discipline
Steve Spagnuolo uses a 4-3 base but blitzes more than almost anyone. Nick Bolton leads the team in tackles (105), acting as the glue. They are excellent at limiting red-zone touchdowns, forcing field goals instead.
THE DATA EXPLOIT:
The data shows the Chiefs struggle with Screen Passes and "Quick Game." Their pass rush is so aggressive (Jones/Karlaftis) that they often over-pursue. Use their aggression against them. On defense, bracket Kelce; at 36, he can no longer outrun double teams.