Having a tight end as its No. 1 receiver certainly makes the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense unique — but that’s mainly because All-Pro Travis Kelce is also unique. He can align as a slot receiver to run those routes. He can also line up outside, where he can beat up any cornerback trying to jam or press him at the line of scrimmage.
When Kelce fills those unusual roles, however, the Kansas City offense still has a tight end on the field. Head coach Andy Reid’s scheme still has its roots in the West Coast offense, which strongly values the position.