KC Chiefs Game Day Prediction: Week 3 at Green Bay

Sep 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Offense

Kansas City has actually done some nice things this season on the offensive side of the ball.

Alex Smith utilized super tight end Travis Kelce in Week 1 like he always should, connecting with the third-year man on all six of his targets to the tune of 106 yards and two scores. However, his target range should be closer to double-digits each game, and his 10 targets through two games is far too low.

Jamaal Charles has 230 total yards and two scores, but his 4.9 yards per carry is more than half a yard less than his career total. His two fumbles last week all but cost the Chiefs a victory.

In reality, most of the offense has taken place in the first half of Week 1 at Houston. The Chiefs scored 27 of their 51 points in the first two quarters of the season, and only 10 of them in the second half of ball games.

The offense’s play-calling was shoddy at best against Denver, and you still can’t trust Smith to put together a long scoring drive when you need it, or to throw it farther than 20 yards. KC’s third-down conversion rate (15 percent) is atrocious at best, and good enough for last in the NFL.

Changes need to be made if they are going to compete with a high-octane offense like Green Bay.

However, Smith is the player he is going to be after spending a decade in the league, so the offensive line will play a big role in trying to keep Smith upright and in the pocket, which is when he (and most other NFL quarterbacks not named Aaron Rodgers) excel the most.

Next: A look at the defense