Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs have long held a high level of respect for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. However, this season was meant to be the true testament to how much of an impact he truly has. We all know that the offense is Andy Reid's baby, and he has said himself that he has 5% of the vote on what to do.
But it seemed that what the Chiefs missed most last year, along with a need for a freshened-up scheme, were the little things. Grit, accountability, and the expectation to be great no matter the circumstances. That has always been Bieniemy's calling card, and so far this year, the results are palpable.
Kansas City has averaged 29.5 points this season, the most since 2020. It's just a four-game sample size, but it's clear that with the Chiefs playing a more under-center approach with a strong running game and a no-BS attitude, the wins are no coincidence. It's a far cry from last season, when KC averaged just over 21 points per contest.
Chiefs offensive improvement is more systematic than it is on-field personnel
Kenneth Walker clearly deserves credit for his ungodly effort and performance through his first four games as a Chiefs. He has totaled over 600 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns, firmly playing himself into not only Offensive Player of the Year talks, but perhaps even the MVP discussion.
With this in mind, it is understandable that Walker is getting due attention, but the KC offensive coordinator deserves a large slice of the credit pie as well. What the Chiefs have accomplished, and the corner that has been turned, is undeniable and points to the return of Bieniemy and what he expects from his players, snap by snap, game by game.
When the coach left, the Chiefs saw their point total dip by a touchdown, and the lack of consistency was clear. This regression only continued, and Bieniemy's presence was valued even more as Chiefs fans understood how much the coordinator was bringing to the table, even if it was Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes getting the bulk of the credit.
Bieniemy being the common thread and helping the Chiefs get off to an elite start in the 2026 season unquestionably deserves more attention and more credit. Kansas City remains in a great position to take back the AFC division crown and return to Super Bowl contention.
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