It’s halftime of the KC Chiefs’ Sunday afternoon showdown against the New York Jets, and they trail 21-17 at MetLife Stadium. Here is Chiefs beat writer Terez A. Paylor’s quick analysis.
1. Really good playcalling to open the game
The Chiefs scored touchdowns on their first two drives, with both scores (to tight end Travis Kelce) coming on plays in which Kelce was schemed wide open. Don’t underestimate the amount of time quarterback Alex Smith had to throw, too, as Smith has uncorked some deep balls in the first half, a change from the past few weeks.