One area that K.C.'s offense could stand to do a little bit better in is the rushing attack. It ranks 12th in rushing overall, but a lot of that can be attributed to Mahomes running a lot more than usual this year. Chiefs running backs are averaging just a combined 3.3 yards per carry. However, there is one aspect of the offense that is excelling with both the run and pass.
Creed Humphrey has led the way in Chiefs' offense improving during short-yardage situations
"It's a critical situation," Humphrey told the media about short-yardage situations. "The defense can move around a lot. They can bring blitzes and all those things, so you got to be able to play with anticipation, and that comes a lot with film study, understanding what they want to do. The guys have done a great job with it over the past few weeks, and we're seeing the results on the field. Now it's just being consistent with it."Humphrey is having an excellent season, as he is currently Pro Football Focus' highest-graded center. Whether it's a passing or running play, Humphrey and the rest of the offensive line has paved the way for K.C. converting consistently converting first downs or touchdowns during short-yardage situations.
Chiefs' offensive line facing tough challenge vs. Commanders' front seven
The Chiefs will look to keep their momentum going against a talented Washington front seven on Monday night. The Commanders are tied for the sixth-most sacks in the league with 19. Humphrey went on to discuss the offensive line's mindset heading into the matchup."Really talented front," Humphrey said of Washington's defense. "(Defensive tackle Javon) Kinlaw, (Defensive tackle Daron) Payne inside are really good players. They got really good edge rushers, too. It's a really good front seven. We got our work cut out for us this week, but everybody's excited. Everybody's taking the right approach right now."
