Andy Reid breaks down Chiefs' run game struggles after disappointing loss to Broncos

Andy Reid seemingly throws shade at Patrick Mahomes for Chiefs
Andy Reid seemingly throws shade at Patrick Mahomes for Chiefs' struggles after horrible loss to Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid discussed his team's stuttering ground game, suggesting that an overreliance on RPOs could be holding the offense back.

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The Chiefs suffered a disappointing 22-19 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, dropping them to 5-5 and third in the AFC West.

The Chiefs have struggled to run the ball consistently. They attempted just 14 runs against Denver, while Mahomes threw the ball 45 times.

"We're calling the quite a few of the RPOs (Run Pass Options)," Reid told reporters on Monday. "So, yesterday, they were giving us opportunities to throw the football. So we utilized the opportunities there. And those things end up being as good as a run.
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"But the runs are being called. It's just, sometimes, they get turned into passes into today's world. You know, that's how it goes. So, we're getting them in and we have some hard runs where you just get up, line up and go. Probably gonna call more of those."
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Against the Broncos, Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 45 passes for 276 yards and one touchdown. This season, the three-time Super Bowl champion has thrown for 2,625 yards and 18 TDs while throwing six interceptions and being sacked 20 times.


Andy Reid on the Chiefs' playoff chances after disappointing loss to the Broncos

During Monday's press conference, Andy Reid was asked about his team's chances of qualifying for the playoffs this season. Last season, the Chiefs lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, ending their dreams of three-peating as champions.

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Despite a 5-5 record, Reid has not completely shut down their chances.

"So we're not quite as negative as the outside world is," Reid said as per Newsweek. "We know what we need to clean up and we need to do it, but the guys, they get it.
"These guys have been through some pretty good seasons, and this isn't like this one's lost. We just gotta clean up a few of the things, and the urgency level, and we need to make sure we take care of that now."

The Chiefs face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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