Perhaps the biggest challenge Kansas City’s offense has faced this season has been the inability to execute deep passes. According to Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire, Patrick Mahomes has completed just eight of 23 deep passes for 278 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions.
With Justin Watson set to miss at least a few weeks, the Chiefs need a wide receiver to step up and be a consistent deep threat. Mahomes also needs to be more consistent with the deep ball as he has missed his share of throws down the field.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Tuesday, October 17th.
Justin Watson set to miss multiple weeks
Watson, who has been the Chiefs’ best deep-threat receiver so far this season, dislocated his elbow against the Broncos and will miss multiple weeks.
Chiefs' skill players fighting for extra yards
The Chiefs’ offense has forced 69 missed tackles this season, the second-highest mark in the NFL.
L’Jarius Sneed receives a fine from the league
Sneed was fined $13,659 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the NFL after taking off his helmet to speak with officials while on the field during the Chiefs Week 5 matchup against the Vikings.
Another record for Patrick Mahomes
Mahomes now has the Chiefs team record for most pass completions with 2,138.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- Sports media personality Pat McAfee said he has heard rumors that the Broncos are considering bringing in Rex Ryan to be their new defensive coordinator.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Josh McDaniels said that poor red zone execution and penalties are holding back the Raider offense.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers fell to the Cowboys 20-17 on Monday Night
Around the NFL
- Panthers’ coach Frank Reich is handing over offensive play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
- Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson is considering getting season-ending shoulder surgery.
- Bears’ quarterback Justin Fields isn’t likely to play this week with a dislocated thumb.
- Eagles’ right tackle Lane Johnson will likely miss time with a sprained ankle.
- Check out Touchdown Wire’s power rankings for Week 7.
