No one expects the Kansas City Chiefs’ running game to be the focal point of their offense — but given the anticipated run-blocking prowess of the team’s new offensive line, 2021’s expectations have been higher than usual.
The Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns offered the Chiefs an early test against a likely playoff team. Kansas City running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 2020 debut against the Houston Texans went much better than Sunday’s game — but when facing a stingy Cleveland front seven, you have to take what you can get.
First play from scrimmage, Brown and Thuney get split by 2i, Brown needs to be better reaching but Thuney doesn’t do him favors by being in a hurry to get to second level.