Arrowheadlines: Chiefs’ Rashee Rice deliberately ran the incorrect route on his 67-yard catch…
Chiefs news for Tuesday, January 2.
Recent Developments
The Kansas City Star reports on why Rashee Rice intentionally ran the wrong route during his 67-yard catch against the Bengals.
The Bengals’ defensive coverage broke down, and Rice, recognizing the lapse before the play, noticed the cornerback, Cam Taylor-Britt, trying to force him inside with outside leverage. This defensive strategy, aiming to push the Chiefs towards safety help, is not uncommon. However, Rice identified a vulnerability: only one safety deep. Despite the original play calling for a short hitch, Rice exploited the situation, beating Taylor-Britt inside and capitalizing on the lack of inside help. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledged Rice’s ability to read the coverage, convert the route, and make a significant play down the field.
Julian Edelman shares skepticism about the Chiefs’ performance this season in an interview with The U.S. Sun. The Chiefs have struggled with dropped passes, leading to increased reliance on their defense and running game. Edelman emphasizes the need for players other than Travis Kelce to step up and make plays.
Despite concerns about the Chiefs’ offensive performance, fans remain optimistic heading into the regular-season finale and playoffs, as reported by Fox4KC.com. Fans recognize the need for adjustments when playing on the road, especially considering Mahomes’ limited playoff experience away from the Super Bowl.
In a heartwarming story, the Chiefs surprised Deidre Anderson-Barbee, the 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker, with two free tickets to Super Bowl LVIII during a pregame ceremony on Christmas Day. The ceremony, broadcast during the national telecast of the Bengals vs. Chiefs game on New Year’s Eve, brought Anderson-Barbee joy and recognition for her positive impact. The Inspire Change award also includes a $10,000 grant for Anderson-Barbee to donate to a charity of her choice, with Early Start, an early childhood education nonprofit, being the recipient.
NFL Updates
Lions coach Dan Campbell expresses readiness to move on from the controversial loss to the Cowboys. Despite the setback, Campbell emphasizes the team’s focus on their mission and refusal to dwell on self-pity. The Lions, division champions for the first time in 30 years, remain determined and motivated.
San Francisco 49ers’ running back Christian McCaffrey will miss Week 18 due to a mild calf strain. Coach Kyle Shanahan is confident McCaffrey will be ready for the NFC Divisional Round, with the team already securing the top seed in the NFC.
The newly formed United Football League (UFL) announces its eight markets and head coaches for each team, with the league set to debut in March 2024. The UFL will feature teams in four XFL markets, three from the USFL, and one shared by the now-merged leagues.
Arrowhead Pride highlights Isiah Pacheco’s impressive performance against the Bengals in his most productive career game. Pacheco, returning from midseason shoulder surgery, showcased his resilience and ability to absorb the game plan despite limited practice. Pacheco’s commitment to understanding the scheme and meeting high expectations contributed to his outstanding performance.
Bring Frank Clark back I need my brother for this playoffs run
— Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) January 1, 2024
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