Why was the Chiefs’ 3rd-and-1 run vs. Lions doomed from start? Focus on these details
The Kansas City Chiefs had a critical third-and-1 run blown up by the Detroit Lions’ defense in the fourth quarter of a 21-20 home loss in the season opener Thursday.
The fateful play came on a third-and-1 handoff from Blake Bell to Rashee Rice.
In this video, KC Star reporter Jesse Newell and Brett Taveau — author of the Chiefs book “Unpacking Greatness” and a longtime high school offensive coordinator — explain where the Chiefs went wrong in their blocking scheme, while also pointing out some other obstacles KC faced in looking to solve its short-yardage issues.
This story was originally published September 11, 2023 at 6:00 AM.
Jesse Newell
The Kansas City Star